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 Squares

    If you're a fan of peanut butter cups, you'll enjoy these two-layer treats. A slightly crunchy graham cracker and peanut...


    Chocolate Raspberry Squares

    This elegant bar cookie is loaded with wonderful flavors and very easy to assemble. A nice extra touch is to...


    Nutty Cheesecake Squares

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


    Date Nut Bars

    Date nut bars are the perfect sweet afternoon snack when you need a pick-me-up.


    Pineapple Cheesecake Squares

    "EVERYONE seems to love this dessert, perhaps because it's not too sweet. A cousin gave me the recipe long time...


    Date Bars

    These date bars combine naturally sweet dates with a buttery oat crumble for a satisfying treat that’s both...


    Congo Squares

    This recipe was given to me nearly 50 years ago, at a company picnic, and it's our family's favorite dessert....


    Sour Cream Apple Squares

    Mom and I formulated this recipe back in the '50s after visiting a friend's farm where they made the most...

    Swiss Chocolate Bars

    —Margaret Jelinek, Wrentham, Massachusetts


    Blarney Stones Dessert

    This is a very unique way to serve cake but is so delicious, people will welcome the change. The peanuts...


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    Lemon Bars

    These delightful lemon bars have a wonderful tangy flavor, and they're always a hit. As a bonus, the color and...


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    Broadway Brownie Bars

    I named these dessert bars for Broadway because they're a hit every time I serve them. I especially like to...


    Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Torte

    Rhubarb is probably one of the hardiest plants, especially in northern states like mine. It has a tart taste to...


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    Pecan Pie Bars

    Come for the pecan pie-like flavors, stay for the milk chocolate toffee bits. Our pecan pie bars might be tastier...


    Caramel Heavenlies

    Before I cut these bars into triangles, I trim the edges so all the cookies look the same. My husband...


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    Oatmeal Cookie Bars

    These oatmeal cookie bars include a simple caramel sauce hack. The recipe comes together so fast that it will instantly...


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    Apricot Bars

    This contest-winning apricot bars recipe is just the thing for snacks, special gatherings, desserts, you name it! Apricot preserves provide...

    Bake-Sale Lemon Bars

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


    Caramel Nut Bars

    No one can resist these chewy caramel and chocolate bars with a delightful oat crust and topping. They make a...


    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

    Part protein bar and part cookie, these oatmeal chocolate chip bars are the perfect sweet treat for an after-school snack...


    Popcorn Snacks

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


    Sweet Potato Dessert Squares

    I prepare sweet potatoes every week for my family, mostly as a side dish. But I’ve also found that they...


    Cranberry Date Bars

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

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    Banana Bars

    Moist and full of sweet banana flavor, these easy banana bars are a delicious way to use up ripe bananas....


    Black-Bottom Banana Bars

    These bars stay very moist, and their rich banana and chocolate flavor is even better the second day. My mother-in-law...


    Banana Squares

    When we were first married, my husband was in the Navy. Stationed in Puerto Rico, we had banana trees growing...


    Triple-Layer Cookie Bars

    My family just loves these chewy chocolaty and peanutty bars. They're perfect for dessert and snacks. I make them whenever...


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    Pecan Pie Bars

    Make these irresistible pecan pie bars as a food gift for your most-special loved ones—or simply enjoy them as your...


    Homemade Lemon Bars

    When these tangy bars were served in my husband's childhood, family meals were memorably complete. That's still true today for...