26 Christmas Bar Recipes for Sweet Celebrations

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26 Christmas Bar Recipes for Sweet Celebrations2/26 Chocolate Mincemeat Bars 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What would the holidays be without mincemeat for dessert? Even people who say they don’t care for the taste will be surprised to find they love these tender chocolate bars. —Darlene Berndt, South Bend, Indiana 3/26 Frosted Pumpkin Cranberry Bars 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Frosted Pumpkin Cranberry Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 4 dozen

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With tangy dried cranberries tucked inside and a creamy brown butter frosting, these mildly spiced pumpkin bars are doubly delightful. It’s a good thing the recipe makes lots, because once you taste one, you won’t be able to resist going back for more! -Barbara Nowakowski, Mesa, Arizona 4/26 Cranberry Bog Bars 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Bog Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sweet and chewy, these fun bars combine the flavors of oats, cranberries, brown sugar

and pecans

and pecans. I like to sprinkle the squares with confectioners’ sugar before serving. —Sally Wakefield, Gans, Pennsylvania 5/26 Lebkuchen 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lebkuchen Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s tradition for my family to make these German treats together. The recipe came from my great-grandmother’s cookbook, and judging from the amount of requests I get, it has certainly stood the test of time. —Esther Kempker, Jefferson City, Missouri 6/26 Mint Brownies 46 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Mint

The problem at our house is that no one can leave them alone for that long!

Brownies Recipe photo by Melissa Patterson for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of the best things about this recipe is that these mint chocolate brownies get moister if you leave them in the refrigerator for a day or two. The problem at our house is that no one can leave them alone for that long! —Helen Baines, Elkton, Maryland 7/26 Candy Cane Shortbread Bars 5 Reviews Candy Cane Shortbread Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint

the Recipe Creator: I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint. The buttery shortbread texture just melts in your mouth. They’re a hit wherever I take them. —Susan Ciuffreda, Huntersville, North Carolina 8/26 Cranberry Date Bars 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Date Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rich and fruity, these bars let you enjoy cranberries year-round. I’ve made batches for all kinds of church and social events. -Bonnie Nieter, Warsaw, Indiana 9/26 Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Chip Bars 8 Reviews

My family just loves these chewy chocolaty and peanutty

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Chip Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I make these, the kitchen smells like Christmas. Cinnamon chips add fabulous flavor to the bars, and the maple glaze fancies them up a bit. —Lyndi Pilch, Springfield, Missouri 10/26 Triple-Layer Cookie Bars 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Triple-Layer Cookie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family just loves these chewy chocolaty and peanutty

They’re perfect for dessert and snacks

bars. They’re perfect for dessert and snacks. I make them whenever I get a craving for something sweet and special. —Diane Bradley, Sparta, Michigan 11/26 Ginger-Cream Bars 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ginger-Cream Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I rediscovered this old-time recipe recently and found it’s everyone’s favorite. Even 4-year-olds have asked for these frosted bars as nursery treats. —Carol Nagelkirk, Holland, Michigan 12/26 Pecan Pie Bars 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pecan Pie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bars are decadently rich—just like pecan pie! They’re sure to disappear from the dessert table at your next gathering, so you might want to save one for later before putting them out. —Carolyn Custer, Clifton Park, New York 13/26 White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies 48 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Friends sometimes ask me to make these for wedding receptions. For a fancier presentation, I cut the bars into triangle shapes and

drizzle white chocolate over each one individually

drizzle white chocolate over each one individually. —Erika Busz, Kent, Washington 14/26 Triple-Chocolate Cheesecake Bars 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Triple-Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What could be better than a brownie crust layered with chocolate cheesecake and topped with ganache? These cheesecake bars will satisfy even the biggest chocolate lovers. —Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin 15/26 Gingerbread Meringue Bars 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Gingerbread Meringue Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen

The result?

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For the best of both worlds, I combined my grandmother’s gingerbread recipe with my aunt’s special brown sugar meringue. The result? These lovable holiday-perfect bars that have become a new family tradition. —Eden Dranger, Los Angeles, California 16/26 Cinnamon Brownies 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For Christmas one year, a friend gave us a pan of these delicious brownies. Before I figured out their secret was cinnamon, half the pan was already gone! —Gail Mehle, Rock Springs,

These bars are perfect for holiday gifts, party platters and bake sales

Wyoming 17/26 Date-Nut Honey Bars Test Kitchen Approved Date-Nut Honey Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The flavor combination here reminds me of baklava—without the hours of work! These bars are perfect for holiday gifts, party platters and bake sales. They never fail to impress. —Anna Wood, Cullowhee, North Carolina 18/26 Almond Bars 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Almond Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fast, delicious

Drizzle with icing, and serve with coffee or tea

dessert always makes an appearance during our Christmas celebrations.—Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa 19/26 Honey Cinnamon Bars 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Aunt Ellie gave us the recipe for these sweet bar cookies with cinnamon and walnuts. Drizzle with icing, and serve with coffee or tea. —Diane Myers, Star, Idaho 20/26 Raspberry Linzer Bars 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even though this dessert feels a little sophisticated, it puts

a childlike grin on everyone who tastes it

a childlike grin on everyone who tastes it. — Holly Cain, St. Petersberg, Florida 21/26 Chocolate Maple Bars 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Maple Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family runs a maple syrup operation, and I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate maple syrup into my cooking and baking. These bars are delicious! —Cathy Schumacher, Alto, Michigan 22/26 Chewy Chocolate-Cherry Bars 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Colorful dried cherries and pistachios star in this take on seven-layer bars

Colorful dried cherries and pistachios star in this take on seven-layer bars. To switch it up even more, try cinnamon or chocolate graham cracker crumbs instead of plain, and substitute pecans or walnuts for the pistachios. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 23/26 Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake Bars 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves everything cheesecake. These bars combine tart cranberries and rich cream cheese, and taste even better when chilled overnight! —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah 24/26 Chocolate Buttermilk Squares 7 Reviews

Every time I take these squares to a potluck, my pan comes back clean

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every time I take these squares to a potluck, my pan comes back clean. At home, they vanish as fast as I make them. —Clarice Baker, Stromsburg, Nebraska 25/26 Cherry Coconut Treats 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My great-grandmother created this recipe more than 100 years ago, so these tasty bites have appeared at many family parties. If you’re preparing these for

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