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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 margarita cheesecake bars

Margarita Cheesecake Bars

Made with lime peel, sugar, lemon cake mix, lime juice, unflavored gelatin, cream cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for peanut butter corn flake bars

Peanut Butter Corn Flake Bars

Made with peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, peanut butter, corn flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple cheesecake squares

Pineapple Cheesecake Squares

Made with cream cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour, sugar, crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, whipping cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for turtle cookie bars

Turtle Cookie Bars

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

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for whole wheat carrot date bars

Whole Wheat Carrot Date Bars

Made with walnuts, carrots, whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, honey, vanilla extract, dates

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for caramel pistachio bars

Caramel Pistachio Bars

Made with pistachios, heavy cream, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, milk, vanilla extract, caramel candies

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vanilla pudding and pineapple cream layered squares

Vanilla Pudding And Pineapple Cream Layered Squares

Made with whipping cream, graham cracker crumbs, butter, vanilla pudding and pie filling, milk, crushed pineapple

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for orange creamsicle rice krispies treats with orange buttercream

Orange Creamsicle Rice Krispies Treats With Orange Buttercream

Made with crisped rice cereal, mini marshmallows, butter or margarine, marshmallows, orange zest, butter, confectioners sugar, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for buttermilk coconut bars

Buttermilk Coconut Bars

Made with sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, butter, coconut, walnuts, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chocolate oatmeal revel bars

Chocolate Oatmeal Revel Bars

Made with baking soda, flour, vanilla extract, sweetened condensed milk, semisweet chocolate chips, salt, butter, walnuts

Method:   stovetop, oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesecake squares

Cheesecake Squares

Made with toppings, sour cream, eggs, graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon peel, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for lemon cheesecake bars

Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Made with lemon peel, powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese, eggs, evaporated milk, sugar, flour, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chinese chews

Chinese Chews

Made with eggs, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, dates, walnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rice krispie treats on a stick

Rice Krispie Treats on a Stick

Made with chocolate chips, wooden popsicle sticks, butter, marshmallows, miniature marshmallows, Rice Krispies cereal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for black and white bars

Black and White Bars

Made with hazelnuts, evaporated milk, butter, chocolate chips, white chocolate, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for christmas shortbread bars

Christmas Shortbread Bars

Made with raisins, pecans, shortbread mix, sweetened condensed milk, flaked coconut, candied cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gianduja chocolate squares

Gianduja Chocolate Squares

Made with vegetable oil, hazelnuts, bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for kit kat bars

Kit Kat Bars

Made with peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips, Ritz crackers, graham crackers, brown sugar, sugar, butter or margarine, milk, vanilla extract, butterscotch chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for melt away bars

Melt Away Bars

Made with colored sugar, butter or margarine, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, flour, nuts

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for o'henry bars

O'Henry Bars

Made with chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter or margarine, brown sugar, sugar, oatmeal

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for goofy bars

Goofy Bars

Made with chocolate chips, miniature marshmallows, eggs, water, white or yellow cake mix, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 15 minute bars

15 Minute Bars

Made with peanut butter, oatmeal, brown sugar, butter, chocolate chips

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crispy brown rice squares with almond butter, tahini, and carob chips

Crispy Brown Rice Squares With Almond Butter, Tahini, and Carob Chips

Made with coconut, carob, almond butter, tahini, rice syrup, vanilla extract, salt, brown rice cereal, almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for almond pastry

Almond Pastry

Made with almonds, almond extract, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, cream cheese, eggs, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy lemon squares

Easy Lemon Squares

Made with butter or stick margarine, eggs, sugar, lemon rind, lemon juice, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chocolate raspberry layer bars

Chocolate Raspberry Layer Bars

Made with graham cracker crumbs, butter, semisweet chocolate chips, flaked coconut, sweetened condensed milk, raspberry jam, nuts, white chocolate chips

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for soft granola bars

Soft Granola Bars

Made with baking soda, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, oats, flour, raisins or chocolate chips, nuts or flaked coconut, ground cinnamon, ground cloves

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cherry mash

Cherry Mash

Made with peanut butter, nuts, semisweet chocolate chips, cherry frosting, marshmallow creme

Method:   microwave
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for coconut goo goo bars

Coconut Goo Goo Bars

Made with all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, sugar, light brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, flaked coconut

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chocolate toffee caramel bars

Chocolate Toffee Caramel Bars

Made with sweetened condensed milk, vanilla caramels, butter cake mix, oil, eggs, chocolate chips, vanilla milk chips, chocolate-covered toffee candy bars, butter or...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for strawberry ribbon squares

Strawberry Ribbon Squares

Made with lemon juice, frozen sliced strawberries, water, flour, sugar, butter or margarine, instant vanilla pudding mix, milk, Dream Whip dessert topping mix, strawberry...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chocolate peanut butter chews

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chews

Made with marshmallows, honey, peanut butter, semisweet chocolate chips, peanuts, crisped rice cereal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for no-bake cranberry coconut bars

No-Bake Cranberry Coconut Bars

Made with walnut, butter, brown sugar, quick rolled oats, corn syrup, dried cranberries, flaked coconut

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for coconut lime bars

Coconut Lime Bars

Made with eggs, brown sugar, salt, butter, shredded sweetened coconut, sugar, all-purpose flour


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican chocolate rice krispy treats

Mexican Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats

Made with pecan pieces, chocolate Rice Krispies cereal, butter, marshmallows, miniature marshmallows, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for back street deli door county cherry bars

Back Street Deli Door County Cherry Bars

Made with walnuts, salt, baking powder, sugar, flour, butter, powdered sugar, frozen bing cherries, vanilla extract, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for heavenly almond bars

Heavenly Almond Bars

Made with almond extract, egg whites, almonds, sugar, egg yolks, baking powder, salt, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pineapple oatmeal bars

Pineapple Oatmeal Bars

Made with butter, baking soda, sugar, cornstarch, crushed pineapple, lemon juice, oats, flour, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for coconut-pecan bars

Coconut-Pecan Bars

Made with flaked coconut, butter or margarine, sugar, salt, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for apricot rice krispies bars

Apricot Rice Krispies Bars

Made with miniature marshmallows, dried apricots, almonds, butter, brown sugar, nonstick cooking spray, ground cinnamon, white chocolate chips, Grand Marnier liqueur

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grasshopper creme de menthe bars

Grasshopper Creme De Menthe Bars

Made with vanilla extract, eggs, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, powdered sugar, butter, creme de menthe

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for rhubarb, coconut, and walnut dream bars

Rhubarb, Coconut, and Walnut Dream Bars

Made with flaked coconut, walnuts, all-purpose flour, confectioners' sugar, butter or margarine, sugar, eggs, rhubarb

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for paradise bars

Paradise Bars

Made with pecan pieces, unsweetened coconut flakes, salt, baking powder, butter, brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for butterfinger rice krispie treats

Butterfinger Rice Krispie Treats

Made with shortening, butter, peanut butter, Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, Butterfinger candy bars, milk chocolate chips

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for apricot cookie bar

Apricot Cookie Bar

Made with vanilla extract, dried apricots, butter or margarine, sugar, baking powder, salt, flour, brown sugar, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cherry-coconut bars

Cherry-Coconut Bars

Made with confectioners' sugar, butter, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder, maraschino cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caramel slice

Caramel Slice

Made with margarine, brown sugar, coconut, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, pecans

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for candy corn rice crispy treats

Candy Corn Rice Crispy Treats

Made with yellow and red food coloring, candy pumpkins, butter, crispy rice cereal, miniature marshmallows, candy corn and Indian candy corn, miniature chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caramel kellogg's rice krispies treats

Caramel Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats

Made with non-stick cooking spray, Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal, margarine, marshmallows, miniature marshmallows, caramel ice cream topping

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for nanaimo bar

Nanaimo Bar

Made with chocolate syrup, sugar, cocoa powder, egg substitute, graham cracker crumbs, almonds, coconut, butter, sour cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chocolate mincemeat bars

Chocolate Mincemeat Bars

Made with confectioners' sugar, semisweet chocolate chips, shortening, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking soda, mincemeat

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for peanut butter cheerio bars

Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars

Made with salted peanuts, peanut butter, sugar, honey, Cheerios cereal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rice krispie balls

Rice Krispie Balls

Made with sweetened condensed milk, butter, caramels, Rice Krispies, marshmallows

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for almost reeses peanut butter bars

Almost Reeses Peanut Butter Bars

Made with graham crackers, powdered sugar, margarine, peanut butter, chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes




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