Bar Recipes

Fresh hints of lemon in the tender crust and creamy filling of these berry-topped treats. —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California

You’ll never look at Rice Krispies Treats the same way again after trying these nutty three-tiered cookie, marshmallow and cereal...

A neighbor gave me this recipe years ago and it's been in flavor rotation ever since. It can be made...

I'm a swim coach for kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack. I wanted something...

When I make these, the kitchen smells like Christmas. Cinnamon chips add fabulous flavor to the bars, and the maple...

This dessert is my family’s favorite because it brings back so many fond memories. Red Hots give the filling a...

I always double this recipe so everyone gets a piece. For a glaze with deeper flavor, use 1 ounce unsweetened...

When we left Texas to head north, a neighbor gave me so many pecans from his trees that my trunk...

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

A very long time ago, when I was a child, I decided that chocolate and raspberries was a combination made...

My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut...

Whenever a craving hits, I record what time it happens, where I am, how I feel, what I am craving...

The most unusual bar cookie recipe I have is also a favorite. Bacon might be good in brownies but it's...

I've had recipes for chocolate chip cookies and pecan meringues in my collection for a number of years—and I combined...

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

We’re all so busy and pressed for time. I find myself creating recipes that are fast to prepare and deliver...

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

A cross between a cookie and a candy bar, our decadent salted caramel bars with chocolate are a grown-up version...

These tasty, crumbly peach bars are somewhere between a pastry and a natural energy bar, and they're a treat you'll...

I turned sour cream raisin pie into a cookie bar with a crunchy oatmeal crust, custard-style filling and crisp topping....

While developing a treat for my bingo group, I asked my husband for ideas. He suggested a fruity bar. This...

I make this crunchy, buttery dessert bar with homegrown rhubarb. For an added attraction, serve it warm with frozen yogurt...

Here's an easy way to make turtle candies for a big group. These bars are very rich, so a little...

This is my take on my mother's recipe for chocolate chunk bars, which she made every Christmas Eve. Our family...

I’m a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, the no-bake layered dessert named for the city in British Columbia. For fun,...

The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment...

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these decadent sweet potato cheesecake brownie bars. This simple recipe results in an irresistible treat...

My family and I love apples any time of year, but in the fall, they are always crisp, juicy and...

My grandmother handed down the recipe for these gooey bars that we all love. The candied cherries are a must....