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
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...
Coconut Raspberry Bars
While mixing a batch of plain bars, I was inspired to add raspberry preserves and flaked coconut to the dough…and...
Scottish Shortbread Cookies
This simple three-ingredient shortbread cookie recipe makes wonderfully rich, tender cookies. Serve them with fresh berries of the season for...
Glazed Peanut Butter Bars
Memories of lunchtime at school and my Aunt Shelly's kitchen come to mind when I bite into these sweet, chewy...
Frosted Peanut Butter Fingers
I first learned about these quick crowd-pleasers from a next-door neighbor when I sniffed the delightful aroma of a batch...
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...
Lemon Crumb Bars
“I'm always looking for a great new cookie or bar to try, but I often return to this tried-and-true recipe,”...
Chocolate Nut Bars
When I ask my husband what he would like me to bake, he often asks for these fudgy, nutty bars....
Yummy Cookie Bars
I received this recipe from a special co-worker at school, and it is always a huge success when I make...
Chocolate-Coconut Layer Bars
I’m a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, the no-bake layered dessert named for the city in British Columbia. For fun,...
No-Bake Bars
Susie Wingert from Panama, Iowa, shares this recipe for chewy treats big on taste but needing little effort. "They are...
No-Bake Cereal Bars
With two kinds of cereal and peanut butter, these bars taste almost like candy. —Pauline Christiansen, Columbus, Kansas
Honey-Pecan Squares
When we left Texas to head north, a neighbor gave me so many pecans from his trees that my trunk...
Cinnamon Granola Bars
I make these at least once a week for my husband, David. He takes one in his lunch every week...
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...
Swiss Chocolate Bars
—Margaret Jelinek, Wrentham, Massachusetts
Chocolate Chip Cookie Blondies
This recipe has been used in my family as long as I can remember. My mom would make these for...
Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
This soft, chewy oatmeal breakfast bar recipe features a hint of orange marmalade for a fun change of pace from...
Chocolate Marshmallow Grahams
While working at a local Grange, I came up with these chocolaty bars to serve with coffee to weary travelers....
Best Date Bars
Date recipes are some of my favorite desserts to cook. These date bars are very easy to bake, and one...
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...
Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Bars
If you're looking for something other than pumpkin, these sweet potato bars are a yummy alternative. Make them ahead—they're even...
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...
South Dakota Frito Treats
Yep, they’re made with corn chips, but don’t let that fool you. These salty sweets were a staple after meetings...
Swedish Raspberry Almond Bars
When I was a single mom with a young daughter and little money, my neighbor brought me a batch of...
Chocolate Peanut Treats
When I was in high school, I took these sweet and crunchy squares to bake sales— and they were the...
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...
