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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    Crispy Chocolate Squares

    6 reviews

    Folks will think you slaved away on these fast and fudgy treats. People often request the recipe and are surprised...


    Chocolate Scotcheroos

    8 reviews

    This chocolate scotcheroos recipe was given to me by one of my students at school. It has become one of...


    Chocolate Caramel Bars

    11 reviews

    Taking dessert or another treat to a church or school potluck is never a problem for me. I jump at...


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    Chocolate Peanut Treats

    17 reviews

    When I was in high school, I took these sweet and crunchy squares to bake sales— and they were the...


    Gooey Chocolate-Peanut Bars

    4 reviews

    These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They’re great to package up for those college...


    Cherry Crumb Dessert

    14 reviews

    This sweet treat is especially when garnished with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. The...


    Salted Nut Roll Bars

    13 reviews

    This salted nut roll bars recipe came from my sister-in-law. It's simple to prepare and delicious. There's no need to...


    Can’t Leave Alone Bars

    66 reviews

    I take these quick and easy treats to church meetings, potlucks and housewarming parties. I often make a double batch...

    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars

    42 reviews

    Pumpkin pie and cheesecake go together perfectly in these bars. They are absolutely delightful and easy to make. —Sharon Kurtz,...


    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    14 reviews

    This recipe caught my eye and was extremely popular at the annual Christmas party sponsored by our Extension Homemakers. It's...


    Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    4 reviews

    Enjoy this holiday dessert without worrying about calories. Plus it is so luscious that no one will guess that it...


    Behr Track Cookie Bars

    3 reviews

    The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment...


    Apple-Peanut Blondies

    4 reviews

    My family and I love apples any time of year, but in the fall, they are always crisp, juicy and...


    Grandma’s Pecan Rum Bars

    3 reviews

    My grandmother handed down the recipe for these gooey bars that we all love. The candied cherries are a must....


    Crispy Pretzel Bars

    9 reviews

    I often make a big batch of these peanut butter-flavored cereal bars on days that I don't want to heat...


    Chewy Pecan Pie Bars

    21 reviews

    This treat is one of my husband's favorites. I've been making these bars for many years, and we still can't...


    Black-Bottom Banana Bars

    51 reviews

    These bars stay very moist, and their rich banana and chocolate flavor is even better the second day. My mother-in-law...

    Grandma’s Date Bars

    2 reviews

    These nicely textured bars are delicious. It's a good recipe for today's diet awareness, because there's no shortening used.
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    Apricot Meringue Bars

    3 reviews

    I'm expected to bring these wonderful treats to our family picnic each year. Their sweet apricot filling and delicate meringue...


    Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

    23 reviews

    Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so...


    Lemon Crumb Bars

    26 reviews

    I'm always looking for a great new cookie or bar to try, but I often return this tried-and-true recipe. My...


    Blueberry Walnut Bars

    32 reviews

    With power-packing oats, walnuts and blueberries, kids aren't the only ones that are going to love this sweet treat. Health-minded...


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    Peanut Caramel Brownie Bites

    8 reviews

    With their multiple decadent layers, these brownies are my family's absolute favorite. —Ella Agans, Birch Tree, Missouri

    Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Chip Bars

    7 reviews

    When I make these, the kitchen smells like Christmas. Cinnamon chips add fabulous flavor to the bars, and the maple...


    Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

    15 reviews

    This soft, chewy oatmeal breakfast bar recipe features a hint of orange marmalade for a fun change of pace from...


    Chocolate Salted Caramel Bars

    7 reviews

    I love to experiment with different recipes and combine classic and new flavors. I've been making this shortbread for over...


    Pumpkin Dessert Bars

    13 reviews

    Put a twist on traditional pumpkin pie with this recipe. It packs the spicy pumpkin flavor you love, but in...


    Cheerio Treats

    17 reviews

    In Wynot, Nebraska, Penny Reifenrath uses peanut butter, Cheerios and candies to put a tooth-tingling spin on marshmallow-cereal bars. "Whether...


    Gooey Caramel Chocolate Bars

    There is one word for these bars—scrumptious! I once substituted peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips...they're wonderful that way,...