Never underestimate the power of a dessert bar.

Antonis Achilleos

Bar cookies are a wonderful baked good choice for several reasons.

For one, theyre typically easier to make than other sweets, like cheesecake and cakes.

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Theyre also a great option if you need tofeed a crowdfor a special occasion or bake sale.

Tahini Smores Blondies

Youll never have to say goodbye to summer with these tahini smores blondies.

And this isnt your average blondie batter.

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Antonis Achilleos

Just be sure to let these brownies completely cool before cutting into them to keep their form intact.

They get double the strawberry flavor from both freeze-dried and roasted strawberries.

Lemon Bars

These lemon bars are the perfect combination of flavors for an instantly satisfying sweet treat.

Chewy Brownies

Caitlin Bensel

Hazelnut Swirl Blondies

There are few combinations more delicious than chocolate and hazelnut.

While they’re amazing stand-alone, they taste wonderful served warm with ice cream.

Coconut-Lime Crumble Bars

Craving something tropical?

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Victor Protasio

These tangy and sweet coconut-lime cookie bars are just the thing to whip up.

Not only are they elegant and unique, but theyre also incredibly easy to make.

Did we mention theyre alsogluten-free?

Lemon Bars

Victor Schrager

They take just 10 minutes of prep time; the rest is cooking and cooling time.

Pecans bring a satisfying crunch, along with a delicious nutty flavor to each bite.

These bars are basically peppermint patties in a different form.

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Greg DuPree

We promise they’re just that good.

Dates add a fruity, caramel-like flavor to the center of each bar.

Cheesecake bars dont require a spring-form pan or a water bath, and this specific recipe is absolutely divine.

Citrus Recipes: Coconut-Lime Crumble Bars

Caitlin Bensel

Creamy cheesecake with spiced pumpkin swirls, baked in a speculoos crustit just doesnt get better than that.

Salty Toffee Coffee Bars

Do you have a sweet tooth?

Are you often indecisive about what pop in of dessert to have?

Chocolate Chip Pecan Blondies

Greg DuPree

Well, its possible to have it all because these dessert bars are packed with flavor.

Enjoy these as breakfast, a snack, or dessert.

Popcorn Bars

No oven?

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Fred Hardy

Malted Chocolate Brownies

Heres a dessert that will take you back in time.

They bring the perfect balance of chewy and fudgy to every bite.

You’ll be so glad you took the time to make this dessert once you take your first bite.

Chocolate-Date-Oat Bars

Greg DuPree

Fudgy Brownies

These brownies were designed to be a bit melty and messy.

This method creates a denser result.

Pair with ice cream or a glass of cold milk to cut the richness.

Pumpkin Caramel Pie Bars With Toasted Coconut

Brie Passano

It’s rich and indulgent, and you’ll definitely want to eat the whole pan.

Store at room temperature for up to five days.

Allow the brownies to cool before cutting.

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Greg DuPree

Salty Coffee Toffee Bars

Make-Ahead Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars

Jennifer Causey

Popcorn Bars Recipe

Jennifer Causey

Salted Chocolate Malted Brownies

Victor Protasio

Banana Pudding Pie Bars With Meringue Topping

Brie Passano

Fudgy Brownies

Caitlin Bensel

Oreo Cheesecake Brownies

Alison Miksch

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Anna Williams