Dessert Bars and Squares

These sweet and tart rhubarb oatmeal bars have a nutty crust and crisp topping.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cereal, vanilla extract, miniature marshmallows, chocolate bars, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

These sweet-tart cranberry squares are an excellent choice if you want a dessert that's both easy to make and appealing in taste.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A spiced almond crumb crust is topped with a layer of fruit jam and a crumbly topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Calling all bakers, from beginners to pros - these maraschino cherry bars combine a crust, a delightful cherry filling, and frosting for a crowd-pleaser that anyone can whip up.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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Made with bourbon, sweetened condensed milk, butter, vanilla wafer cookie crumbs, green candied cherries, red candied cherries, candied pineapple, dates

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Chocodile bars unite classic peanut butter and chocolate in an easy baked dessert. The crunchy topping adds texture to the soft base, making them a popular choice for quick treats. Ideal for...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Your favorite childhood treat gets a chocolate makeover. The simple addition of chocolate syrup turns these marshmallow cereal bars into a chocoholic's dream.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A twist on the Maine favorite candy (Needhams), this version uses a sweet mashed potato and coconut base topped with chocolate and cut into squares.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This recipe is for all the peach lovers out there. These bars are packed with flavor. The cheesecake filling is rich and creamy, while the fresh peaches add a sweetness that takes...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These bars are made with a tangy-sweet lemon filling and an oatmeal crust.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with lemon juice, powdered sugar, butter or margarine, eggs, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with walnuts, apples, cinnamon, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Layers of chocolate and caramel with a cake mix crust.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with pecans, salt, brown sugar, margarine or butter, egg, vanilla extract, milk, all-purpose flour, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with sea salt, caramel sauce, peanut butter chips, milk chocolate candy bars, peanuts, pretzels, dried cherries, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, butter, eggs, heavy cream, golden raisins, pitted dates, pitted cherries, pecans or walnuts, orange, lemon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with chocolate chips, flour, pecan halves, butter, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sugar, brown sugar, almond extract, butter, egg, salt, lemon, fresh blueberries, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with pecan halves, vanilla ice cream, semisweet chocolate chips, German chocolate cake mix, caramels, evaporated milk, butter or margarine, pecans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter, sugar, eggs, pumpkin, flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla extract, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Like pumpkin pie but with a cake mix crust. Melt in your mouth delicious!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with a Devil's food cake mix and pure pumpkin puree, these rich and moist brownies are sure to be a hit with everyone.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with green sprinkles, butter, green food coloring, marshmallows, peppermint extract, crispy rice cereal, white candy coating

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Soft and buttery, these vanilla flavored sugar cookie squares are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. A sprinkle of sugar on top adds the perfect finishing touch.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with baking powder, sugar, margarine, confectioners' sugar, all-purpose flour, lemon juice, lemons, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sauerkraut, cinnamon, water, walnuts, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with caramel coated candy bars, rice krispies, butter, milk chocolate chips, nuts

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Pumpkin chocolate brownies taste like fall. This recipe combines two classic flavors that are popular during this time of year and pair well together.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, margarine or butter, miniature marshmallows, ground cinnamon

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, lime zest, powdered sugar, kosher salt, eggs, sugar, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with sugar, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, butter, half and half, nuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with water, dates, flour, baking cocoa, soda, salt, shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, Kahlua, instant coffee, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with nuts, raspberry preserves, margarine, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with confectioner's sugar, vegetable oil, flour, butter, eggs, sugar, dessert wine, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with vanilla extract, brown sugar, biscuit baking mix, eggs, pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with flaked coconut, lemon juice, flour, baking powder, baking soda, shortening, bananas, egg, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, bananas

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sour cream, sugar, margarine or butter, eggs, bananas, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, nuts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with all-purpose flour, sugar, butter, egg, almond extract, water, almonds

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with confectioners' sugar, yellow cake mix, butter, pecans, eggs, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with brown sugar, corn syrup, oatmeal, vanilla extract, peanut butter, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanuts

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with walnuts, egg whites, brown sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, butter, salt, all-purpose flour, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cocoa powder, salt, milk, corn syrup, peanut butter, brown sugar, Rice Krispies or Special K cereal, powdered sugar, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vanilla ice cream, Rice Chex, brown sugar, butter, coconut, almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with baking soda, salt, quick-cooking oats, flour, butter or margarine, brown sugar, milk, lemon peel, cinnamon, nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with peanuts, butter, sweetened condensed milk, graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sugar, baking powder, salt, oil, buttermilk, bananas, eggs, walnuts, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with vanilla extract, egg, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter, graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with butterscotch chips, orange zest, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, shortening, brown sugar, egg, orange juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with maraschino cherries, egg yolks, flour, brown sugar, salt, butter, sugar, cornstarch, crushed pineapple

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with yellow cake mix, pecans, butter, egg, corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with walnuts, margarine, granular sugar substitute, egg, applesauce, all-purpose flour, baking soda, apple pie spice, salt, raisins

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes