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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    Go Anywhere Rhubarb Squares

    Shares Spearville, Kansas field editor Pat Habiger, "Everyone loves these squares, which travel well to picnics and potlucks. The recipe...


    Turtle Bars

    This recipe of my mother's is a 'must make' for the holidays," reveals field editor Faye Hintz of Springfield, Missouri....


    Peanut Bars

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


    Carrot Cake Bars

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


    Lemon Crumb Bars

    I'm always looking for a great new cookie or bar to try, but I often return this tried-and-true recipe. My...


    Classic Lemon Bars

    These bars are simple enough for a no-fuss dinner yet elegant enough for a special celebration. Regardless of when you...


    Peanut Butter Graham Bars

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


    Candy Cane Shortbread Bars

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

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondies

    This recipe has been used in my family as long as I can remember. My mom would make these for...


    Creamy Lemon Cake Bars

    These refreshing delicacies caused a stir in the test kitchen. Are they cakes or bars? You’ll just have to try...


    Lemony Cream Cheese Bars

    Anytime I can take a recipe that has been handed down two generations and lighten it up while keeping the...


    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...


    Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

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


    Chewy Honey Granola Bars

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


    Yummy Cookie Bars

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


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Crisp Bars

    Tell the kids to roll up their sleeves and help make these crunchy, chocolaty bars. They're easy and will surely...


    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars

    Your whole house will be filled with the aroma of pumpkin spice when you bake these wonderful sweet potato cheesecake...

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Treats

    We love these peanut butter Rice Krispie Treats chock-full of creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate. No one can eat...


    Quick and Easy Baklava Squares

    I love baklava but rarely indulge because it takes so much time to make. Then a friend of mine gave...


    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars

    Pumpkin pie and cheesecake go together perfectly in these bars. They are absolutely delightful and easy to make. —Sharon Kurtz,...


    Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    Enjoy this holiday dessert without worrying about calories. Plus it is so luscious that no one will guess that it...


    Granola Cereal Bars

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


    Oatmeal Apricot Squares

    Easy to prepare and designed to make a small amount, these squares are a marvelous blend of flavors. It's a...

    Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

    When you don't have time to bake a real cheesecake, reach for this easy recipe. An almond-flavored dough serves as...


    Apple Streusel Bars

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


    Mincemeat Cookie Bars

    My daughter won the grand champion title at the Alaska State Fair with these bars when she was 10. The...


    Butterscotch-Toffee Cheesecake Bars

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


    Peanutty Candy Bars

    These chewy, gooey bars surely won't last long. Good thing they're quick and easy to make!—Mary Schmittinger, Colgate, Wisconsin


    Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars

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