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by Michelle
April 13, 2015 (updated Nov 15, 2019)
[We continue to update the “Top 10″ series of posts with bar cookiesand desserts!]
I love bar desserts because of their simplicity. Not only are they typically quite easy to make, but they are also easy to slice, pack up to take somewhere, and eat with your hands, no fork required. (The one exception to the no-fork rule might be the strawberry pretzel squares, but they are worth that extra little effort!) Below are my 10 favorite bar dessert recipes – enjoy!! (And don’t forget to share your favorites in the comments!)
Below is an updated list ofmy 10favorite barrecipes… Enjoy!
1. Blueberry Crumb Bars
2. Chewy, Chunky Blondies
3. Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Bars – The very first dessert recipe that I can remember baking on my own, this is my grandma’s recipe for pecan pie bars with chocolate chunks mixed in. I still get totally addicted to these every time I make them!
4. Homemade Snickers Bars
5. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
6. Peanut Butter and Jelly Pie Bars
7. Peanut Butter Cup Bars
8. Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
9. Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
10. Zia Lena’s Date Bar Cookies
What’syourfavorite barrecipe??
Originally published April 13, 2015 — (last updated November 15, 2019)
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45 Comments on “Top 10 List: Favorite Bar Dessert Recipes”
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james — Reply
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Susan — Reply
Can all these dessert bars be frozen ahead of event?
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Michelle — Reply
Hi Susan, Yes, they should hold up to freezing very well.
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Debbie — Reply
Almond Joy Cookie Bars are our favorite, so yummy!
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heather c — Reply
Just made ur snickerdoodle blondies. They are fantastic! I love your recipes, never a bad one. Thanks!
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BlondeBomber — Reply
Looking at this list is making me drool. Those peanut butter and jelly bars looks scrumptious.
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Connie — Reply
What is the best way to store the blackberry pie bars? Do they need refrigeration or will they be okay wrapped on the counter?
Thanks!
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Michelle — Reply
Hi Connie, Because the pie bar is custard-based, I would store it in the refrigerator. I actually thought that straight of the fridge, these made an excellent breakfast :)
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Connie —
I bet! I’m looking forward to making them for a 4th of July event. Thank you!!
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Susan — Reply
Ummm can I have them all, like right now? ;)
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hobby baker — Reply
Mmmmmmm! I always liked pecan pie BARS better than pecan pie anyway…
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leslie — Reply
Ohhh wow…this is heaven all in one post!!!
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Chris — Reply
I have some baking to do! After making the Peanut Butter Cup Bars, I became everyone’s best friend! I think the peach crumb bars are next. :)
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Paula — Reply
Great listing of fabulous bars. Those pecan pie bars are putting me in the baking mood!
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Jen — Reply
Those all sound yummy but I have two favorites, Congo Bars from http://www.bakerella.com and Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cheese Bars (great for Christmas!) http://desertdrivelblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/chocolate-chip-cranberry-cheese-bars.html
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Steph@stephsbitebybite — Reply
I guess I’ll have to start at the top and work my way down, because there is no way I can pick just one of these to start with! I want them all
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Tracy — Reply
Those peach crumb bars look incredible; I still have yet to try them. My favorite bar to make are my chocolate chip jam bars though…I think they may just be my all-time favorite dessert. :-)
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Michelle — Reply
I’ve never had the Hello Dolly bars, I must make them!
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Melanie — Reply
Those all look so good. I’d go for any peanut butter/chocolate combo too! I actually make a bar similar to the Hello Dollys but melt chocolate and peanut butter and pour in a layer over top (rather than the morsels/pecans) after baking. It’s a great variation!
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Maria — Reply
Dorie’s Chewy Chunky Blondies are my all time favorite! Love them!
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The Chocolate Priestess — Reply
I notice a square shape theme here… on purpose or on accident?
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Michelle — Reply
Well, most bars are baked in a square pan or 9×13 and usually serve 16 (in a square pan) or 24 – it’s easy to just cut them up into squares and serve!
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Mandy — Reply
Thanks for the post! These are by far my favorite bar cookies!
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Tricia — Reply
Wow. Those are beautiful bars. I want them all.
I love any variation on 7 layer/magic bars like those Hello Dollys that Sharlene mentioned. Yum. Raspberry Crumble Bars are delicious, too. Oh, and Toffee Bars and Lemon Bars. Mmmm.
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Ems — Reply
One of my favorites is a cookie base, middle layer of sweetened condensed milk mixed with peanut butter, and mini M&Ms on top! The most addicting bars I’ve ever eaten!
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Ksenia — Reply
I just came across your blog, and I’m absolutely in love with you! I couldn’t stop myself from going further and further back bookmarking pretty much every recipe. Looking forward to more delicious yummies from you!
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Cookin' Canuck — Reply
They all look so good, but I think I’d have to start with the Blackberry Pie Bars and the Snickerdoodle Bars.
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Sharlene Simon — Reply
My favorite (up until I try all of these!!!) is Hello Dolly bars from Southern Living. Had them at my birthday party this year instead of cake and what a hit they were! Yummy! Easy to make! All your fav flavors right in one bar! Enjoy!!!!
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hello-dolly-bars-50400000111520/
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madge @ vegetariancasserolequeen — Reply
Oooh Peach Crumb! That is the first one I’ll be bookmarking…
Don’t you just love utilizing seasonal foods into your baking/cooking?
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alex — Reply
I LOVE bar recipes! Nice way to adapt cookie recipes that you like. One that I love, it’s no bake, has peanut butter, corn flakes, and chocolate! Yum!
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Jess Wakasugi — Reply
Wow, I wouldn’t mind stuffing my face with any of these bars! :) The crumb bars all look especially fantastic, I can imagine how wonderful fresh fruit would be in them!
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Dana Salvo — Reply
I think I just gained 10 pounds reading this post. I want to snatch each one off the screen and devour them!
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Lori @ RecipeGirl — Reply
I’ll take a dozen of those snickery squares!
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Cindy B. — Reply
I love ALL your recipes!
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Amy @ The Savvy Kitchen — Reply
Yum! You can’t go wrong with bar desserts. I made one recently called Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bars and it was just divine! Thanks for compiling all of these!
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Karissa — Reply
Gosh, I might have to make it my summer project to make all of these…and possibly veganize some of them. *drooling*
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Ann — Reply
YOU, my friend, are a genius! I can’t wait to see the next installment!
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Teri@thefreshmancook.com — Reply
Oh my goodness! Snickerdoodle blondies?! I have never had these, but that will soon be remedied. Can’t wait to make them! Thanks!!!
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Lauren at Keep It Sweet — Reply
I think I want to make every single one of those recipes!
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Katrina — Reply
All of these look so tasty. Here’s a secret: I like bars better than cookies. Shhhh! lol
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Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga — Reply
I just opened like 9 links. Omg. Thank you for this post.
(wipes drool)
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Meryl — Reply
These are great – I use regular limes:
Key Lime Cheesecake Squares:
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Jen of My Tiny Oven — Reply
I seriously need to stop reading your blog before bed… I am so hungry now!
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Heather (Heather's Dish) — Reply
yes, please, i’ll take a dozen of each!
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Tom ~ RYG — Reply
Ok, then I’ll have 2 dozen. Bring on the snickers and peanut butter cup bars. Even though the doc thinks I need to lay off, haha. It’s summer, gotta live a bit.
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