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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    Hermits

    3 reviews

    Dress up a cookie plate with these old-fashioned spice bars full of raisins, molasses, cinnamon, ginger and nuts. Then dip...


    Butterfinger Cookie Bars

    13 reviews

    My boys went through a phase where they loved Butterfingers. We made Butterfinger shakes, muffins, cookies and experimented with different...


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    Apple Snack Squares

    17 reviews

    Meet the Cook: As soon as I was old enough to stand on a chair, I started cooking. This recipe...


    Pecan Pie Bars for a Crowd

    31 reviews

    I love to cook large quantities and do most of the cooking for our church functions. People seem to enjoy...


    Chocolate Raspberry Bars

    12 reviews

    My family loves these rich, sweet bars. The chocolate and raspberry jam go together so well. I make a lot...


    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...


    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...

    Nutty Cheesecake Squares

    14 reviews

    I grew up on a farm and have had a lot of good recipes handed down to me. This is...


    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


    Cranberry Date Bars

    15 reviews

    Rich and fruity, these bars let you enjoy cranberries year-round. I've made batches for all kinds of church and social...


    Fudgy Oatmeal Bars

    I received this recipe from my sister-in-law, and it's been a big hit with our family. My husband and I...


    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...


    Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

    22 reviews

    These chewy bars are the perfect no-fuss contribution to a potluck or bake sale. I’ve discovered the trick is to...


    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...

    Fancy Sugar Cookie Bars

    7 reviews

    Looking for a quick and easy way to transform plain old refrigerated cookie dough into something special enough for unexpected...


    Strawberry-Lime Bars

    1 review

    Our family loves fresh strawberries, so I look for different ways to use them. This tempting, yummy dessert has sweet...


    Toffee Crunch Grahams

    7 reviews

    Only four ingredients make up these toffee bars loaded with crunchy almonds. "My sister gave me the recipe years ago,...


    Macadamia Lemon Bars

    12 reviews

    These bars enjoy a lot of compliments among my friends and family. I almost have to make them for all...


    Peanut Butter S’mores Bars

    10 reviews

    When I give these as gifts, they’re gone in a flash! I make them ahead when it’s convenient because they...


    Hungarian Strawberry Pastry Bars

    2 reviews

    This Hungarian pastry has always been a family favorite. The dough is rich and soft , and the layers of...

    Fudge-Nut Oatmeal Bars

    2 reviews

    Writes Kim Stoller of Smithville, Ohio, "When I make these bars for lunches and snacks, they're gone in a jiffy!"


    Peanut Butter Oat Bars

    4 reviews

    With their yummy chocolate and butterscotch topping, these chewy bars are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! Since the recipe...


    Breakfast Bars

    1 review

    "I like to stash these satisfying squares in the freezer," writes Candace Jenks. "When I need a quick breakfast or...


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    Caramel Apple Bars

    9 reviews

    These bars make an excellent fall dessert. We like to warm individual servings in the microwave and serve with a...


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    Lemon Angel Cake Bars

    35 reviews

    A neighbor gave me this recipe years ago and it's been in flavor rotation ever since. It can be made...


    Frosted Carrot Bars

    2 reviews

    Rich in flavor, these luscious bars are extra moist, thanks to a secret ingredient—baby food! "I add two jars of...