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Dessert Bars and Squares

Dessert Bars and Squares

Bars, also called "squares" or "bar cookies" are a popular dessert or treat. Denser than cake but softer than cookies and sweeter than bread. Usually baked in a square or rectangular pan. Great for picnics, school parties, or taking to the office. Very versatile as you can see by the thousands of recipes we have!



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recipe for cranberry squares

Cranberry Squares

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

recipe for maraschino cherry bars

Maraschino Cherry Bars

Made with eggs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, maraschino cherries, walnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for blondie caramel heaven

Blondie Caramel Heaven

Layers of chocolate and caramel with a cake mix crust.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for salted chocolate caramel crunch bars

Salted Chocolate Caramel Crunch Bars

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

recipe for bake sale lemon bars

Bake Sale Lemon Bars

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for blueberry streusel bars

Blueberry Streusel Bars

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate rice krispie treats

Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

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

recipe for caramel and chocolate pecan bars

Caramel and Chocolate Pecan Bars

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mashed potato candy with coconut and chocolate

Mashed Potato Candy With Coconut And Chocolate

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

recipe for chocodiles

Chocodiles

Made with brown sugar, butter, shortening, crunchy peanut butter, vanilla extract, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for lemon crumble squares

Lemon Crumble Squares

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for apple squares

Apple Squares

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for peach cheesecake bars

Peach Cheesecake Bars

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

recipe for barbara bush's lemon bars

Barbara Bush's Lemon Bars

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for better than pumpkin pie

Better Than Pumpkin Pie

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crunchy date bars

Crunchy Date Bars

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for banana split cheesecake bars

Banana Split Cheesecake Bars

Made with graham crackers, butter or margarine, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, banana

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pumpkin brownies with cream cheese frosting

Pumpkin Brownies With Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for polish mazurek cakes

Polish Mazurek Cakes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fruitcake bars

Fruitcake Bars

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


recipe for candy bar rice krispy squares

Candy Bar Rice Krispy Squares

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate marshmallow squares

Chocolate Marshmallow Squares

Indulge in a delightful dance of chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallows with this easy-to-make treat. Perfect for any occasion or just a sneaky sweet craving.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turtle sundae dessert

Turtle Sundae Dessert

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


recipe for easy pumpkin brownies

Easy Pumpkin Brownies

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

recipe for clover crispies

Clover Crispies

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

recipe for chewy caramel bars

Chewy Caramel Bars

Made with semisweet chocolate, margarine, salt, caramel candies, evaporated milk, flour, oats, brown sugar, soda

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pumpkin chocolate brownies

Pumpkin Chocolate Brownies

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

recipe for sugar cookie squares

Sugar Cookie Squares

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

recipe for cinna munchy crunchy squares

Cinna Munchy Crunchy Squares

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for frosted pecan squares

Frosted Pecan Squares

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

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for luscious lime bars

Luscious Lime Bars

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for kahlua bars

Kahlua Bars

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hungarian pastry squares

Hungarian Pastry Squares

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for queen elizabeth squares

Queen Elizabeth Squares

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chipmunk bars

Chipmunk Bars

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for frosted banana bars

Frosted Banana Bars

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for forty-niner squares

Forty-Niner Squares

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for banana-sour cream bars

Banana-Sour Cream Bars

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


recipe for almond shortbread bars

Almond Shortbread Bars

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for banana coconut bars

Banana Coconut Bars

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gigi - sicilian cookies

Gigi - Sicilian Cookies

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

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


recipe for seven layer magic bars

Seven Layer Magic Bars

Made with nuts, flaked coconut, butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, butterscotch chips, chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet marie bars

Sweet Marie Bars

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

recipe for buttermilk banana bars

Buttermilk Banana Bars

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for california gold rush bars

California Gold Rush Bars

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy mincemeat squares

Easy Mincemeat Squares

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

recipe for baby ruth bars

Baby Ruth Bars

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for treasure chest bars

Treasure Chest Bars

Made with salt, brown sugar, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, salted, mixed nuts, chocolate chips, maraschino cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for golden graham squares

Golden Graham Squares

Made with vanilla extract, butter, Golden Grahams cereal, miniature marshmallows, butterscotch chips, peanut butter, corn syrup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for banana bars with cream cheese and peanut butter frosting

Banana Bars With Cream Cheese And Peanut Butter Frosting

Made with sugar, brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, salt, bananas

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for blue willow squares

Blue Willow Squares

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cherry pineapple bars

Cherry Pineapple Bars

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sinful neiman marcus bar cookies

Sinful Neiman Marcus Bar Cookies

Made with vanilla extract, yellow cake mix, egg, butter, chocolate chips, nuts, cream cheese, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sticky pecan pie bars with cake mix crust

Sticky Pecan Pie Bars With Cake Mix Crust

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours




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