Leave these chewy bar cookies and brownies unattended and they'll disappear faster than you can say "But those were for the bake sale!"
Our Best Bar Cookies and Brownies
Our Best Bar Cookies and Brownies will be the hot item on your bake sale table. Trust us, you'll definitely want to make an extra batch or two to keep for yourself.
First up, Tequila-Lime-Coconut Macaroon Bars. A tropical trio makes this a summery dessert. Garnish with powdered sugar and lime rind curls for an impressive finish.
Pecan Pie Bars
Recipe: Pecan Pie Bars
These chewy, bite-size bars require just 20 minutes of prep time.
Chewy Peanut Bars
Recipe: Chewy Peanut Bars
We weren't exactly excited to test our old microwave column recipes again, but these chocolate-peanut blondies truly surprised us. If you want even more peanut delight in your life, try our easy peanut butter cookies, too.
Caramel-Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Recipe: Caramel-Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
From the kitchen of Jennifer Mchenry, bakeorbreak.com
"Growing up in Mississippi, baking was a way of life. If someone you love is a fan of chocolate and caramel, these are a quick, easy way to create a little happiness."
Glazed Fruitcake Bars
Recipe: Glazed Fruitcake Bars
These dense, chewy fruitcake bars are a fresh version of the kind passed around at holiday parties. We love raisins and dried cherries in this recipe, but use your favorite combinations.
Layered Eggnog Blondies
Recipe: Layered Eggnog Blondies
These treats have a split personality: 1 part blondie, 1 part eggnog cheesecake. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container up to one week.
Peanut Butter-Chocolate-Oatmeal Cereal Bars
It's hard to beat the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Mix in some peanuts and oatmeal and you'll have a more nutritious treat.
Strawberry-Lemon Shortbread Bars
Recipe: Strawberry-Lemon Shortbread Bars
Shortbread, strawberry preserves, and cheesecake make up the three layers in this delicious bar recipe. You can easily refrigerate the leftovers, but don't expect to have any!
Simple Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
Recipe: Simple Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
Jazz up your simple brownies with chopped pecans and an easy Chocolate Frosting.
Ginger-Lemon Bars with Almond Streusel
Ginger and lemon give these bars a little unexpected zip. Try this easy recipe for a weekday dessert or a summer party.
Hello Dolly Bars
Layered with a graham cracker crust, pecans, chocolate chips, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk, this Hello Dolly Bars recipe will surely have people begging for more.
- Recipe: Hello Dolly Bars
Marbled Brownies
Create marbled brownies by swirling in a cream cheese mixture to your simple brownie batter. Not only do they look impressive, but they're extra delicious, too.
- Recipe: Marbled Brownies
Peach Melba Shortbread Bars
Recipe: Peach Melba Shortbread Bars
This easy recipe puts peach melba into a bar form with a winning combination of shortbread and raspberry and peach preserves. Garnish with sliced almonds and powdered sugar.
Caramel Pecan Brownies
Next time you make simple brownies, try topping with caramel and toasted pecans. This recipe is easier than you might think.
- Recipe: Caramel-Pecan Brownies
Orange Dreamsicle Crispy Treats
Recipe: Orange Dreamsicle Crispy Treats
Baker Robin Wilson says, "You can also use yellow and pink food coloring gel to make peach. Practice on a piece of wax paper, adding a little at a time to achieve your perfect shade. I serve these to family and friends, and there's never a square left."
Mississippi Mud Brownies
Transform simple brownies into Mississippi Mud Brownies by adding toasted pecans and miniature marshmallows.
- Recipe: Mississippi Mud Brownies
Apple Hello Dolly Bars
Recipe: Apple Hello Dolly Bars
Everyone loves the chocolate, coconut, and pecan layers of Hello Dolly Bars. But throw in a layer of chopped Granny Smiths and people will rave!
Chewy Brownies
This thin brownie makes killer ice-cream sandwiches. They also freeze well in a zip-top freezer bag and will slip into a small space in your cooler.
Recipe: Chewy Brownies
