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!
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 …
Creamy cheesecake is topped with chocolate chip cookie dough to create an amazingly delicious bar dessert.
Craving homemade snickerdoodles but don’t have time or energy to roll a bunch of cookies? Try these Snickerdoodle Blondies! These bars are quick and easy to make, yet still packed full of that classic cinnamon flavor. INTRO
Spiced Pumpkin Bars are topped with cream cheese frosting to create the perfect Fall dessert.
Fudgy brownies layered with creamy pumpkin and finished with chocolate ganache.
Pumpkin Blondies brimming with dark chocolate chips, pecans, fall spices and full of pumpkin flavor.
All the flavors of America’s favorite pie reworked into portable and delicious Apple Pie Bars.
The familiar flavors of Tiramisu are transformed into rich, decadent brownies.
Homemade Lemon Bars are the quintessential spring dessert! You’ll love the shortbread crust and the tangy lemon filling of these classic lemon squares. I don’t know what the weather is like where you live, but things have been crazy in Ohio. With temps varying almost 30 degrees from one day to the next, we’re pretty …
Berry Crumble Bars are bursting with fresh mixed berries and topped with a pecan-studded crumble. These bars are easy to make and perfect to serve at any spring brunch or party. This post is sponsored by Fisher®. Thank you for continuing to support the brands that make My Baking Addiction possible. My kid has a …
Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are perfectly pink and full of fun strawberry flavor. Top them with pillowy buttercream frosting and fresh strawberries for an extra-special touch. This post is sponsored by Campfire® Marshmallows. Thank you for continuing to support the brands that make My Baking Addiction possible. It may seem kind of strange that one …