Bar Recipes

I've been making maple syrup for over 50 years and have collected many recipes. These bars, which my wife, Sue,...

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

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

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

People will not believe how wonderful these bars are. They have a unique flavor which people will come back for...

Meet the Cook: Besides tasting good, these squares are a wonderful way to use up any leftover squash from dinner.

Every time I take these squares to a potluck, my pan comes back clean. At home, they vanish as fast...

My aunt shared this recipe with me, and my family has always enjoyed it. I love to make these bars...

"I keep cranberries in my freezer all year so I can make these bars whenever I get a craving for...

I've been making these banana bars with orange frosting for years. They're always a hit at family get-togethers and parties....

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

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

—Margaret Jelinek, Wrentham, Massachusetts

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

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

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

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

Taking dessert or another treat to a church or school potluck is never a problem for me. I jump at...

My chocolate chip cookie bars are often requested at church dinners. They're tasty and easy to serve. —Barbara Witte, Irving,...

This has been a favorite apple bar recipe of mine for many years. I've made these apple crumb bars for...

I used to be the cafeteria manager at a grade school and these bars were always a hit.

This is a favorite finger food for Valentine's Day parties because it looks so festive. Here in snowy...

Always a hit with the teenagers in our house, these rich bars are sure to please the peanut butter lovers...

Meet the Cook: As soon as I was old enough to stand on a chair, I started cooking. This recipe...

Whenever it's my turn to make dessert for our local fire department auxiliary meeting, I always get requests to bring...

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

Mixed nut bars have lots of crunch with a gooey butterscotch topping that seals the nuts to the buttery cookie...

I enjoy making these bars when cranberry season arrives. The recipe is very easy to put together, which is perfect...

"A friend brought these fudgy bars a few years ago to tempt me with yet another chocolate treat," notes Nancy...