Bar Cookies and Squares Recipes
Brownies
Submitted by Ginger
Chocolate and cherries flavor this luscious variation on the classic recipe for Five Layer Bars. I like these cookies best with a combination of maraschino and dried cherries. The maraschino cherries lend color; the dried cherries add a delightful tartness.
Submitted by Ginger
Just about every American kid (and presumably more than a few non-American kids) has eaten Rice Krispie Squares (or do you call them Rice Krispie Treats?) on at least one occasion. Easy enough for kids to make and fun to eat, they've become a classic in the cookie world.
You can melt the marshmallows and butter in a pan on the stove, but microwaving them is cooler.
You can melt the marshmallows and butter in a pan on the stove, but microwaving them is cooler.
Submitted by Ginger
Don't have the time (or energy) to make pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving? This easy recipe for rich, spicy no-bake bars comes to the rescue. Serve these cookies with whipped cream or topping, to be eaten with a fork, or sprinkle the top with gingersnap crumbs and eat them like cookies.
Submitted by Ginger
Submitted by Ginger
Both gooey and elegant, with their jewel-like filling, Linzer Bars make an ideal cookie for the holidays—or any time of year.
Submitted by Ginger
This rich, sweet, gooey bar cookie recipe from Hershey's has become a classic American favorite. We've also created a luscious variation, a Chocolate-Cherry Five-Layer Bars..
Submitted by Ginger
Submitted by Ginger
August is prime season for blueberries in the Midwest. I like to use fresh blueberries in these cookies, which are really just miniature blueberry cheesecakes.
Submitted by Ginger
Rich
in carbohydrates and low in fat, these bars are meant for an energy boost when
you're on the trail, on your bike, or even in your garden. They freeze well,
and cost less than commercial energy bars.
Submitted by Ginger
One of the favorite treats in New Orleans—and the rest of the Deep South—is pecan pralines, candies made with cream, butter, tons of sugar, and pecans. This easy cookie recipe pays tribute to that delightful candy and obeys the law that governs Southern desserts: If it doesn't make your teeth ache, it's not worth eating.
This dessert is great anytime of year, but it's especially suitable for Mardi Gras (February 24 this year).
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! Let the Good Times Roll!
Submitted by Ginger
Virginia
created these bars for her husband, a longtime fan of Butterfinger candy bars.
Similar candy bars could be used. They’re a great cookie for potlucks--easy to
make and popular with both kids and adults.
Submitted by Ginger
Toffee bars are an essential part of Ginger's Christmas cookie collection. They're easy to make, they taste great, they look good, and everyone loves them.
Submitted by Ginger
Submitted by Ginger
Submitted by Ginger
A tastier, cheaper alternative to store-bought snack bars, these raspberry-filled oatmeal bars go over well with kids. Individually wrap them and stick them in school lunch bags.
Submitted by Barbara Grunes
Looking for an easier alternative to pumpkin pie for your Thanksgiving dessert? These luscious pumpkin bars taste a lot like pumpkin pie, but you don't have to roll out the crust. You can serve them plain or with a dab of whipped cream.
Submitted by Barbara Grunes
Spring is finally here, and the bright colors and zesty flavors of lemon and lime suit the season. These would make a great Easter dessert.
Submitted by Ginger