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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    Top 10 Dessert Bars

    A surefire hit at potlucks and parties, these top-rated recipes for dessert bars and easy bar cookies are the perfect way to feed a crowd.

    Lucy Wang’s Rainbow Mochi Rice Krispies

    Rainbow mochi Rice Krispies is an Asian-inspired twist on a classic treat. Mochi is made of rice flour, so this...


    Lemon Brownies

    Technically blondies since they don't contain chocolate, these lemon brownies are rich bar cookies with a burst of bold citrus...


    Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

    1 review

    These Dubai chocolate cheesecake bars pair all the flavor of the on-trend Dubai chocolate bar with creamy cheesecake for the...


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    Hetal Vasavada’s Cookie Bars

    I love making these cookie bars. You can customize the mix-ins with whatever ingredients you have on hand. —Hetal Vasavada,...

    Meyer Lemon Bars

    1 review

    Celebrate one of the most anticipated fruits of the season with a pan of easy, citrusy Meyer lemon bars.


    Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

    The elevated childhood nostalgia trend takes center stage with these homemade peanut butter Rice Krispie treats.

    Copycat Domino’s Cookie Brownies

    This copycat recipe for Domino's cookie brownies delivers the fudgy, the gooey, the chocolaty and the chewy.


    Butter Pecan Cookie Bars with Penuche Drizzle

    I have made these bars for many, many years. They are rich, chewy, nutty and buttery—all the good stuff. I...


    Maple and Bacon Bars

    This bacon maple bar recipe is the perfect treat when you're craving both salty and sweet. The aroma will tantalize...


    Cake Mix Brownies

    9 reviews

    These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me...

    Double-Layer Cheesecake Bars

    4 reviews

    Can't choose between chocolate and vanilla cheesecake? Have both when you make this bar recipe with two distinct layers. —Andrea...


    Candy Cane Shortbread Bars

    5 reviews

    I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint. The buttery shortbread texture just melts in your mouth. They're...


    Yummy Cookie Bars

    7 reviews

    I received this recipe from a special co-worker at school, and it is always a huge success when I make...


    Apple Streusel Bars

    2 reviews

    I made these delicious bars for a friend's birthday once and now he requests them every year! They have a...


    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...

    Peanut Butter Graham Bars

    3 reviews

    I rely on my microwave to hurry along the assembly of these yummy peanut butter bars with graham crackers. With...


    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...


    Caramel Peanut Bars

    9 reviews

    Rich chocolate, crunchy peanuts and gooey caramel peek out from between golden oat and crumb layers. Delicious!—Ardyce Piehl, Wisconsin Dells,...



    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...


    Butterscotch-Toffee Cheesecake Bars

    10 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...


    Shortbread Lemon Bars

    25 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

    108 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

    2 reviews

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