Bar Recipes

There’s nothing easier or more satisfying than a good par recipe. Try our takes on the classic lemon bar, pumpkin bar, cookie bar and more.

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    Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

    2 reviews

    When you don't have time to bake a real cheesecake, reach for this easy recipe. An almond-flavored dough serves as...


    Peanut Butter Granola Mini Bars

    98 reviews

    Kids will flip over this deliciously oaty, sweet snack! I mean, what's not to love about a batch of peanut...


    Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondies

    6 reviews

    This recipe has been used in my family as long as I can remember. My mom would make these for...


    Mango Getaway Bars

    3 reviews

    I’ve always enjoyed the flavor of mango, so I created this recipe to feature the sweet tropical fruit. —Patricia Harmon,...


    Rhubarb Dream Bars

    8 reviews

    Dreaming of a different way to use rhubarb? Try these sweet bars with a tender shortbread-like crust topped with rhubarb,...


    Winning Cranberry Date Bars

    8 reviews

    I enjoy making these bars when cranberry season arrives. The recipe is very easy to put together, which is perfect...


    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies

    6 reviews

    I converted these blondies to be gluten free so that my family could enjoy a comforting dessert. We were craving...


    Fruit Cocktail Bars

    5 reviews

    My mother passed this recipe on to me. The moist bars have a delightful fruity taste, perfect for potlucks in...

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    Lavender Lemon Bars

    5 reviews

    Hints of lavender and lemon zest in the crust make these treats a favorite. —Judith Hilinski, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio


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    Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars

    28 reviews

    What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid...


    Choco Owls

    You'll have a blast making Choco Owls to add to a Halloween treat platter. —Taste of Home Food Styling Team


    Scottish Shortbread Bars

    It was at my bridal shower in 1960 that I first sampled these pretty bars. Now each time I make...


    Not Your Mama’s Seven-Layer Bars

    2 reviews

    The addition of dulce de leche makes this a decadent new take on traditional seven-layer bars. You can cut this...


    Minty Chocolate Cream Cheese Bars

    I always looked forward to my grandma’s gooey rich cream cheese bars while I was growing up. This version includes...


    Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars

    4 reviews

    We’re all so busy and pressed for time. I find myself creating recipes that are fast to prepare and deliver...


    Classic Lemon Bars

    24 reviews

    These bars are simple enough for a no-fuss dinner yet elegant enough for a special celebration. Regardless of when you...


    Picnic Bars

    12 reviews

    You'll score points with a crowd when you stir together these delicious fudge-like treats. They're very moist and rich. The...

    Double Chocolate Bars

    11 reviews

    "A friend brought these fudgy bars a few years ago to tempt me with yet another chocolate treat," notes Nancy...


    Buckeye Bars

    3 reviews

    “This is my mom’s recipe and it’s a regular in our house. So easy and quick—it makes a wonderful treat...


    Monkey Bars

    2 reviews

    Whenever a craving hits, I record what time it happens, where I am, how I feel, what I am craving...


    Layered Chocolate-Raspberry Triangles

    2 reviews

    My chocolaty triangles layered with raspberry jam are a must during the holiday season. The cakelike bars look festive, and...


    Blueberry Lattice Bars

    10 reviews

    Since our area has an annual blueberry festival, my daughters and I are always looking for amazing new recipes to...


    White Chip Cranberry Blondies

    5 reviews

    We created these delicious blondies to satisfy any health-conscious cook. Applesauce moistens the batter, while dried cranberries, white chips and...

    Almond-Coconut Lemon Bars

    6 reviews

    Give traditional lemon bars a tasty twist with the addition of almonds and coconut. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Glazed Ginger Bars

    5 reviews

    I can’t think of the holidays without these luscious bars. The scent and flavor of ginger are just right for...


    Raspberry Linzer Bars

    5 reviews

    Even though this dessert feels a little sophisticated, it puts a childlike grin on everyone who tastes it. — Holly...


    Fruitcake Bars

    4 reviews

    "This recipe has been a family favorite for years," tells Terry Mercede of Danbury, Connecticut. "People who declare they won't...


    Coconut Pecan Blondies

    6 reviews

    Here's a classic white chocolate brownie that I've entered in the state fair and frequently made for the men I...


    Pumpkin Walnut Squares

    7 reviews

    My mother-in-law handed this pumpkin bar recipe down as a surefire way to keep my husband happy during the holidays....