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 Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

    17 reviews

    My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating and rich chocolate topping. Garnished with peanuts and even more pretzels, I don’t think I'd ever go back to plain old bars again. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

    Butterscotch-Toffee Cheesecake Bars

    7 reviews

    I had been making lemon cheesecake bars for years and wanted a new flavor combo. Using the original bar as...


    Chewy Honey Granola Bars

    12 reviews

    There's sweetness from the honey, chewiness from the raisins, hints of chocolate and cinnamon, and a bit of crunch. To...


    Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars

    18 reviews

    Lower in fat and calories than you might ever guess, these sweet bars couldn't be easier to whip up, boast...


    Granola Cereal Bars

    6 reviews

    These sweet peanut butter bars are perfect for breakfast, dessert or anytime as a quick snack. You can add raisins...

    Peanut Bars

    5 reviews

    With peanut butter in both the batter and frosting, plus chopped nuts sprinkled on top, these treats have triple the...


    Shortbread Lemon Bars

    23 reviews

    I've put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. The special lemon bars...


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    Bake-Sale Lemon Bars

    24 reviews

    The recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin, who is famous for cooking up farm feasts. —Mildred...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    These strawberry cheesecake bars mimic a classic cheesecake with a vibrant strawberry topping. Make them ahead of time for potlucks...


    Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars

    1 review

    These snickerdoodle cheesecake bars can be sliced into any size portion—perfect for a trat when you don't want to commit...


    Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

    While making pecan pie cheesecake bars takes some time, the effort is well rewarded. Cut them into big or small...


    Crescent Roll Cheesecake

    This crescent roll cheesecake recipe pairs flaky crescent rolls with a rich cream cheese filling and sweet cinnamon-sugar topping for...


    Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars

    3 reviews

    The holidays just got sweeter! Follow our recipe to enjoy delicious copycat Starbucks cranberry bliss bars without leaving your house.

    Gingerbread Blondies

    1 review

    Add extra sophistication to the classic blondie with cozy baking spices. Blondies are quicker than cookies, but equally delicious.


    The Best Dessert Bar Recipe from Every State

    Go ahead and cut yourself a square. These are the best dessert bars from across the country.


    Cheesecake Bars

    Cheesecake bars are a surprisingly simple, portable and party-friendly version of New York's favorite dessert. Our fluffy cheesecake bars are...


    Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

    These blueberry cheesecake bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.


    Cake Mix Cookie Bars

    26 reviews

    Cake mix cookie bars have a scrumptious chocolate layer between two cookie layers made with cake mix. It's a simple...


    Ted Lasso Biscuit Recipe

    Dying to try the biscuits in the pink box that Ted gifts to Rebecca every morning? So were we! That's...


    Pumpkin Campfire Bars

    1 review

    Camping is my favorite activity, and s'mores are my favorite camping treat! I had an abundance of pumpkin puree, so...


    Strawberry-Rhubarb Bars

    1 review

    Spring and summer bring flourishing rhubarb stalks and perky strawberries—sometimes more than you can handle! But that's not a problem;...


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    Millionaire Shortbread

    4 reviews

    Crisp shortbread meets gooey caramel and a layer of chocolate in these decadent, crowd-favorite millionaire shortbread bars.


    Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars

    Yes, it's possible to make gluten-free pumpkin bars with a soft, moist crumb. This recipe is finished with a silky...


    Low-Carb Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

    These cheesecake bars have four delectable layers: a buttery crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, chocolaty morsels and a crumbly topping....


    We Made a Creamy Pineapple Squares Recipe from 1968—and It’s Ready for a Comeback

    This recipe for Creamy Pineapple Squares might be retro, but tropical flavors never go out of style.


    Strawberry and Peach Lime Custard Bars

    After I baked, my dad would always find his way to the kitchen and ask if he could try what...


    How to Make Lemon-Frosted Fruit Bars from the 1940s

    I found this vintage recipe in a Betty Crocker recipe book from 1943. I adapted it slightly to make these...