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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    Popcorn Snacks

    6 reviews

    We always had popcorn balls at Christmastime when I was growing up. A couple years ago, my mother gave me...


    Mocha Bars

    1 review

    "I get a lot of requests for these moist bars when we make box lunches for church meetings," reports Flossie...


    Frosted Peanut Butter Fingers

    5 reviews

    I first learned about these quick crowd-pleasers from a next-door neighbor when I sniffed the delightful aroma of a batch...


    Raspberry Oatmeal Bars

    18 reviews

    Cake mix hurries along the prep work for these yummy bars. Raspberry jam adds a pop of color and sweetness,...


    Almost a Candy Bar

    22 reviews

    Says Barb Wyman from her kitchen in Hankinson, North Dakota: "Because I love candy bars and marshmallows, this recipe was...


    Frosted Peanut Butter Bars

    13 reviews

    These sweet, chewy peanut butter bars are a great no-fuss treat to bring to a potluck or bake sale. A...


    Chunky Pecan Bars

    8 reviews

    Hazel Baldner of Austin, Minnesota says most folds can't eat just one of these rich gooey bars. "They taste just...


    Chewy Walnut Pan Bars

    1 review

    These rich nutty bars from Tori Dunton are so tasty, we doubled her recipe to serve a crowd! "Our family...

    Date Bars

    4 reviews

    I used to be the cafeteria manager at a grade school and these bars were always a hit.


    Carrot Cake Bars

    9 reviews

    “A friend served these moist, tender cake bars at an outdoor party, and everyone raved about the taste. Often, I'll...


    Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

    2 reviews

    These yummy pecan bars start with a homemade pastry crust and pile on lots of semisweet chocolate. They’re perfect for...


    Makeover Peanut Butter Bars

    10 reviews

    Lighter in calories and fat, these ooey-gooey peanut butter bars are still family favorites. Try them and you'll see why!...


    Rich Chocolate Cake Bars

    2 reviews

    "These cake-like brownies work well for large gathering and are quick to make," notes Kathy Kittell of Lenexa, Kansas.


    Blueberry Bars

    8 reviews

    Our three sons like these bars so much that after they were married, each of my daughters-in-law asked for the...


    Light & Easy Cheesecake Bars

    4 reviews

    Fresh hints of lemon in the tender crust and creamy filling of these berry-topped treats. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California


    Raspberry Oat Bars

    1 review

    These sweet, fruity bars are wonderful with hot coffee or cold milk for a snack or afternoon treat. —Nourse Farms,...


    Peanutty Caramel Bars

    4 reviews

    Made in the microwave, these sweet and chewy bars can be stirred by very quickly. Loaded with caramel, chocolate, peanuts...

    Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

    6 reviews

    My family's love of raspberries and cheesecake make this a perfect dessert for us. The luscious treat is best eaten...


    Coconut Chip Nut Bars

    3 reviews

    There's something for everyone in these delectable bars, from coconut and chocolate chips to walnuts and toffee. They're popular with...


    Pear Custard Bars

    17 reviews

    When I take this crowd-pleasing treat to a potluck, I come home with an empty pan every time. Cooking and...


    Coconut Graham Cracker Squares

    1 review

    These bar cookies travel well and feed a lot of people at potlucks and family reunions. Kids especially like their...


    Pecan Squares

    12 reviews

    If you like pecan pie, you're sure to love these bars. They don't last very long at my house.


    Walnut Bars

    9 reviews

    Walnuts grow everywhere in California! I grew up on a "walnut acre" and love them. When I use walnuts, I...

    Chocolate Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

    10 reviews

    If these bars have been refrigerated for more than 1 hour, let them stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting. Freeze.


    Apple-Berry Streusel Bars

    1 review

    With fruity filling and nutty topping, these attractive bars taste like they cost a pretty penny.—Jane Acree, Holcomb, Illinois


    Gluten-Free Kahlua Dessert

    4 reviews

    Whether you eat a gluten-free diet or not, you'll delight in every bite of this creamy treat that's accented with...


    Apricot Date Squares

    3 reviews

    Memories of her mom's fruity date bars inspired Shannon Koene of Blacksburg, Virginia to create this wonderful recipe. “I've had...


    Nut-Licious Peanut Butter Bars

    2 reviews

    My friends were astonished to find out these bars were not button-busting. We nick named them bamboozled bars! —Hannah Wolters,...


    Coconut-Pineapple Rhubarb Bars

    1 review

    I make this crunchy, buttery dessert bar with homegrown rhubarb. For an added attraction, serve it warm with frozen yogurt...