
Toffee Bars
These shortbread bars have the taste of toffee without the hassle of making candy. They're attractive addition to a cookie...

No-Bake Bars
Susie Wingert from Panama, Iowa, shares this recipe for chewy treats big on taste but needing little effort. "They are...

Mixed Nut Bars
One pan of these bars goes a long way. They get a nice flavor from butterscotch chips. —Bobbi Brown, Waupaca,...

Holiday Cheesecake Bars
Christmas officially arrives at our house when I make these melt-in-your-mouth bars. Red and green maraschino cherries add a jolly...

Salted Pecan Shortbread Squares
My shortbread squares are the ultimate go-to for cookie trays and gift-giving. The buttery caramel and toasted nuts make it...

Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars
These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years....

Lemony Coconut Bars
These lemony and chewy bars make a refreshing addition to the holiday cookie tray. Try lime juice and zest for...

Apricot-Hazelnut Triangles
These crispy cookie treats can be changed up—try different nuts and jams, and dark or white chocolate depending on the...

Chewy Salted Peanut Bars
My rich bars are studded with the all-American peanut. I like to think famed peanut farmer Jimmy Carter would approve....

Chocolate Macaroon Bars
Here's a nice Christmas treat that takes very little effort. The classic combination of chocolate and coconut is timeless.—Loraine Meyer,...

Peaches ‘n’ Cream Bars
For a new spin on peach pie, try these easy-to-love bars. The mellow fruit flavor really comes through. —Hubert Scott,...

Chewy Cranberry Pecan Bars
I've been making these for several years as I really enjoy the combination of flavors and the relative ease of...

Nut-Licious Peanut Butter Bars
My friends were astonished to find out these bars were not button-busting. We nick named them bamboozled bars! —Hannah Wolters,...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating...


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

Frosted Pistachio Bars
Bar cookies are the best-so fast and easy. Go as spooky as you dare when decorating this pan for Halloween....

Gingerbread Meringue Bars
For the best of both worlds, I combined my grandmother's gingerbread recipe with my aunt's special brown sugar meringue. The...

Tiramisu Nanaimo Bars
I love Tiramisu. After tasting Nanaimo Bars at a local bakery, I decided to combine them with the flavors of...

Makeover Frosty Lemon Squares
This dessert has a lemony filling sandwiched between two creamy layers and a crunchy crust. What's not to love? Simple...

Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars
When I was a single mom with a young daughter and little money, my neighbor brought me a batch of...

Chocolate Chip & Pecan Meringue Bars
I've had recipes for chocolate chip cookies and pecan meringues in my collection for a number of years—and I combined...


Pumpkin Delight Magic Bars
My mother never wrote down her delightful recipes, so I created this recipe as a holiday tribute to her. They're...

Apple-Almond Bake
When my children were young, they loved this apple dessert—and they still do 45 years later! I like it served...

Caramel-Pecan Dream Bars
These ooey-gooey cake bars that pull ever so gently from the pan and hold a firm cut are a baker’s...

Red Apple Butter Bars
Fall means apple-picking time, and we love using the fresh fruit to bake up these bars. The streusel on top...

Honey Cinnamon Bars
My Aunt Ellie gave us the recipe for these sweet bar cookies with cinnamon and walnuts. Drizzle with icing, and...

Cinnamon Nut Bars
Classic bar meets good-for-you ingredients in this updated recipe. If you have the patience, after the bars are cool, store...

Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Soft, chewy oatmeal breakfast bars have a hint of orange marmalade for a fun change from the usual granola bars....

Apple Walnut Squares
I MAKE "apple everything" in fall when the new crop is in, and I was happy to add this delicious...