A shortbread crust is topped with a simple coconut cream filling, whipped topping, and toasted coconut in these simple and delicious coconut cream bars. Do you ever find random things in your pantry and it sparks some creativity in the kitchen? Maybe it’s because this is my job, but it happens all the time for …
Bar Desserts
Bar desserts are always a favorite: they’re easy to make, so portable, and are always delicious!
We can’t talk about bar desserts without talking about brownies. From the easiest-ever salted caramel brownies to tiramisu brownies and pumpkin brownies, these chocolatey treats are always a hit with the whole family.
And don’t forget about the first cousin to the brownie – blondies! Chocolate chip blondies, salted caramel blondies, and snickerdoodle blondies are all perfect if you’re craving something chewy and sweet with less or no chocolate.
What about pie bars? Raspberry bars, key lime pie bars, and apple pie bars all bring in the flavors of a pie without the fussiness of pie!
If you think I haven’t turned cheesecake into bars, think again. Classic cheesecake bars can be topped with any sauce you like, while pumpkin cheesecake bars and cookie dough cheesecake bars bring their own unique flavors to the party.
And then there are the crowd pleasers, the bar desserts that everyone craves on a seasonal basis. We’re talking lemon bars, a copycat of the Starbucks cranberry bliss bars, chocolate scotcheroos, and sugar cookie bars.
So run to the store and stock up on ingredients because you are sure to find a whole list of recipes to make next time you need an easy, shareable dessert!
Fudgy, rich, and filled with chunks of Oreo cookies, these Oreo brownies are perfect for any fan of the classic chocolate sandwich cookie. If I’m going to make a chocolate dessert, I want it to be really chocolatey. You know, like decadent and rich black magic cake, chocolate zucchini cake, or chocolate crinkle cookies. Or …
These peppermint brownies are everything you could want in a holiday brownie! Just the right amount of peppermint extract and chopped Candy Cane Kisses give these chewy, fudgy brownies a festive peppermint kick. This post contains affiliate links. We’re barely a week into December and I’m already tired. I feel like I can’t be the …
A shortbread crust is topped with chewy pecan filling for a bar that is part pie, part cookie, and 100% delicious. These sweet pecan bars are a must-make for your holiday table or cookie exchange! It’s almost time for cookie exchanges and I couldn’t be more excited. I love a good cookie exchange. Whether it’s …
Peanut butter cup brownies are a wonderful treat for any peanut butter and chocolate lover. Gooey chocolate brownies are studded with peanut butter cup pieces for a truly indulgent treat. This post contains affiliate links. You know I absolutely adore the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, from my peanut butter cup cookies to peanut …
Chewy brown butter blondies pair the nutty flavor of brown butter with brown sugar and butterscotch chips for a simple blondie recipe that you’ll want to make over and over again. I am really on a big brown butter kick right now. Even though it might not be a “traditional” fall ingredient like pumpkin or …
Use up some of that leftover Halloween candy with these Snickers brownies! Super fudgy brownies filled with pieces of fun-sized Snickers bars make for a perfectly decadent treat. We’ve officially entered one of the seasons when there is always candy in the house. With a school-aged kiddo, Halloween is one of the times of year …
Monster cookie bars couldn’t be easier to make. This sweet treat is a great way to use up leftover candy and bakes up in no time to make your littlest monsters happy! We’re just over a month away from Halloween, but I feel like I’ve been seeing Halloween candy at the store for weeks now. …
Golden graham s’mores are a delicious and simple combination of Golden Grahams cereal, mini marshmallows and milk chocolate. These simultaneously crunchy and chewy bars are a great no-bake treat for the whole family. I have always had a thing for Rice Krispie Treats, which is pretty apparent if you take a look through the recipes …
Homemade Lemon Bars are the quintessential dessert for lemon lovers! You’ll love the shortbread crust and the tangy lemon filling of these classic lemon squares. This post contains affiliate links. It’s finally starting to feel like summer here in Ohio, which typically means two things: The pool is officially open for the season, and you …
Sugar Cookie Bars are all the chewy goodness of your favorite sugar cookies but in an easy-to-make bar form! Top them with sweet buttercream frosting and your favorite sprinkles for a fun dessert everyone will love. This post contains affiliate links. We are a family of sugar cookie lovers. Chewy sugar cookies, soft sugar cookies, …
These Cheesecake Bars with their silky smooth filling and buttery graham cracker crust are a simple way to make classic cheesecake for a crowd. Top these bars with your favorite fruit-based sauce, caramel, or even chocolate ganache for so many ways to customize them. If you happened to catch my recipe for Chocolate Chip Bread …
These Raspberry Bars are as easy as can be to make! This recipe uses cake mix, oats, and brown sugar to create a delicious crumble topping over the top of a raspberry jam filling. I feel like we’re pretty much stuck in an endless winter situation here in Ohio. Yes, I know it’s only February. …
If you love tart cranberries, you’ll adore these Cranberry Crumb Bar! These bars are a cross between a cookie and a pie with plenty of tart cranberry flavor to go around. These Cranberry Crumb Bars have been a holiday favorite of mine since I first posted them way back in 2010. When I was deciding …
Cranberry Gooey Butter Bars are a holiday spin on the classic gooey butter cake! These bars are tart, tangy, and sweet and oh so pretty when dusted with powdered sugar. As I mentioned yesterday in my post for Frosted Ginger Cookies, it’s full-on holiday treat factory over here. And while I love baking our favorite …
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars are an easy no-bake treat to whip up this holiday season! These bars are the perfect balance of salty and sweet. Top them with seasonal sprinkles for a festive touch! This post is sponsored by Karo® Corn Syrup. Thank you for continuing to support the brands that make My Baking Addiction …
If you find yourself counting down the days until you can get your hands on Cranberry Bliss Bars, this copycat recipe is exactly what you need to enjoy them at home any time of the year. I used to count down the days until I could buy the Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar. But now I …
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a handheld version of a fall favorite, crowned with a buttery streusel topping. I can’t resist pumpkin desserts, but sometimes I want something more than the standard pumpkin pie. One of my favorite things to eat in the fall is pumpkin cheesecake, so of course I had to make these pumpkin …
If you love salty-sweet desserts, these blondies are for you! These Salted Caramel Blondies are packed with sweet caramel bits, chocolate chips, and – as an added surprise – salty pretzel pieces. We’ve been blessed with really great weather here in Ohio for the past couple of weeks, which has been an awesome start to summer break …
These Chocolate Chip Blondies are rich, chewy, and come together in just a few minutes. You will definitely want to make these over and over again! Right now I’m pretty much all about simple recipes that I can whip up on a whim with Elle since it is officially summer break. She definitely goes in …
This trick for making The Easiest Salted Caramel Brownies is one you’ll return to again and again! Keep these ingredients on hand for quickly throwing together brownies that everyone will love. Do you have those recipes that are so simple to make it’s almost embarrassing when people ask you for the recipe because it is …
Apple Bars are reminiscent of a blondie with their chewy texture, an apple cake with bites of fresh apple throughout, and a snickerdoodle with a topping of sugar and apple pie spice! These bars are a delicious dessert or afternoon snack, but you’ll probably want to sneak some for breakfast, too. This post is sponsored …
Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are packed with two kinds of peanut butter and plenty of jam. These bars are a delicious way to turn a favorite childhood sandwich into dessert! I don’t know what it is about this time of year, but it seems like every September, right around back-to-school time, I get a …
With a creamy filling that is both tart and sweet and a coconut graham cracker crust, these Key Lime Pie Bars are the definition of summer in one perfect bite! These bars are easy to make and a great alternative to a traditional key lime pie. I don’t know if you happened to catch my …