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    Apricot Mud Hen Cake Bars

    These mud hen bars have been in my family for generations. My maternal grandmother gave this recipe to my mother, who shared it with me. I’ve been told the name comes from the speckled meringue topping that resembles the coloring of hens. —Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York

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    No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

    I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake...


    Key Lime Blondie Bars

    Here’s my tropical take on a beloved treat. These Key lime bars combine the taste of the classic pie with...


    Fried Ice Cream Dessert Bars

    Fried ice cream is such a delicious treat, but it can be a hassle to make individual servings. This recipe...


    Banana Split Cake Bars

    Summer isn’t summer without a banana split or two, and these fun bars bring that same delicious flavor in potluck-perfect...

    Skillet Chocolate Chunk Walnut Blondies

    Put these beauties out at a potluck and you’ll find only crumbs on your platter when it’s time to head...


    Blueberry Bars

    Our three sons like these bars so much that after they were married, each of my daughters-in-law asked for the...

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    Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars

    What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid...


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    Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars

    The streusel topping that comes with this recipe for apple cream cheese bars is absolutely irresistible. If you can’t resist...


    Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

    These chewy bars are the perfect no-fuss contribution to a potluck or bake sale. I’ve discovered the trick is to...


    Gooey Chocolate Caramel Bars

    These rich, gooey bars are my most-requested treats. They're popular at school functions, family barbecues and picnics. We like them...

    Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars

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


    Contest-Winning Strawberry Jam Bars

    I bake for a group of seniors every week, and this is one of the goodies they request most. I...


    Gooey Chocolate-Peanut Bars

    These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They’re great to package up for those college...


    Toffee Cheesecake Bars

    These melt-in-your-mouth treats are absolutely delicious, and everyone will want seconds. A must for Christmas gift giving. No one would...

    Caramel-Cashew Cake Bars

    These rich bars are a hit with everyone who tries them. The moist, cake-like crust pairs well with the chewy...


    Gimlet Bars

    I love a tangy gimlet when the weather turns steamy—but these bars are just the thing when the craving hits...


    Chewy Caramel Bars

    From Harbor Beach, Michigan, Debra Davidson-Cregeur shares one of her favorite recipes. She writes, “There are always requests for this...


    Chocolaty S’mores Bars

    One night my husband had some friends over to play poker and he requested these s'mores bars. They polished off...


    Peanutty Caramel Bars

    Made in the microwave, these sweet and chewy bars can be stirred by very quickly. Loaded with caramel, chocolate, peanuts...


    Best Date Bars

    Date recipes are some of my favorite desserts to cook. These date bars are very easy to bake, and one...


    Chewy Salted Peanut Bars

    My rich bars are studded with the all-American peanut. I like to think famed peanut farmer Jimmy Carter would approve....

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    Crispy Fudge Treats

    These chocolaty treats are suggested by Bridgetown, Nova Scotia field editor Joyce Jackson. "They keep well in the fridge, but...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

    My twist on rice crispy bars includes crunchy crushed pretzels. Then I top them with a creamy peanut butter coating...


    Behr Track Cookie Bars

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


    Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars

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


    Carrot Cake Bars

    “A friend served these moist, tender cake bars at an outdoor party, and everyone raved about the taste. Often, I'll...