30 Fruity Dessert and Cookie Bars

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30 Fruity Dessert and Cookie Bars2/29 Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars 31 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Raspberry Patch Crumb Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To give these fresh, fruity bars even more crunch, add a sprinkling of nuts to the yummy crumb topping. Everyone will want to indulge. —Leanna M. Thorne, Lakewood, Colorado 3/29 Mango Getaway Bars 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mango Getaway Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe

I like to sprinkle the squares with confectioners’ sugar before serving

From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always enjoyed the flavor of mango, so I created this recipe to feature the sweet tropical fruit. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania Also, explore Ina Garten’s apple pie bar recipe for a heavenly culinary experience! 4/29 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. I like to sprinkle the squares with confectioners’ sugar before serving. —Sally Wakefield,

You can make a thicker crust if desired

Gans, Pennsylvania 5/29 Key Lime Blondie Bars 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Key Lime Blondie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s my tropical take on a beloved treat. These Key lime bars combine the taste of the classic pie with a blondie batter and cream cheese frosting. You can make a thicker crust if desired. —Kristin LaBoon, Austin, Texas 6/29 Cranberry Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

I’d say that’s a good thing

Time 55 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I place a pan of these bars in the teachers’ lounge and come back after the last bell, the pan is always empty. I’d say that’s a good thing. White chocolate chips and cranberries make them extra special. —Mirella Hackett, Chandler, Arizona 7/29 Banana Bars 158 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Frosted Banana Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small

rural farming community where my husband and I live

rural farming community where my husband and I live. I also like to provide them for coffee hour after church. They’re so moist and delicious that wherever I take them, they don’t last long. —Karen Dryak, Niobrara, Nebraska 8/29 Apricot Bars 34 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Winning Apricot Bars Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is down-home baking at its best, and it really represents all regions of the country. It’s won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie

contests in several states!

contests in several states! Easy to make, it’s perfect for potluck suppers, bake sales, lunchboxes or just plain snacking.—Jill Moritz, Irvine, California 9/29 Cherry Pie Bars 131 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whip up a pan of these festive bars in just 20 minutes with staple ingredients and cherry pie filling. Between the easy preparation and the pretty colors, they’re destined to become a holiday classic. —Jane Kamp, Grand Rapids, Michigan 10/29 Strawberry and Peach Lime Custard Bars Contest Winner Test

I enjoyed asking him to taste test different creations, like these bars

Kitchen Approved Strawberry and Peach Lime Custard Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After I baked, my dad would always find his way to the kitchen and ask if he could try what I made. I enjoyed asking him to taste test different creations, like these bars. He was always ready with a compliment. Other fruits can be arranged over the custard, depending on what’s in season. —Carlin Tou, Chandler, Arizona 11/29 Fruity Cereal Bars 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings

20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With dried apples and cranberries, these crispy cereal bars are perfect for snacks or brown-bag lunches. —Giovanna Kranenberg, Cambridge, Minnesota 12/29 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. — Holly Cain, St. Petersberg, Florida 13/29 Peach Bars 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peach Crumb Bars Recipe photo by Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

My co-worker taste testers were, too!

10 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had the most beautiful peaches and really wanted to bake with them. I started with my blueberry crumb bar recipe, and after a couple of tries, I was so happy with the results. My co-worker taste testers were, too! —Amy Burns, Newman, Illinois 14/29 Banana Split Cake Bars 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Summer isn’t summer without a banana split or two, and these fun bars bring that same delicious flavor in potluck-perfect

form. —Jasey McBurnett, Rock Springs, Wyoming 15/29 Key Lime Bars 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love key lime pie, but some people are reluctant to take a whole slice of pie. These bars give just the right taste of key lime and freeze well, so I can keep a stash for when I need a tart treat. —Kristine Staton, Broomfield, Colorado 16/29 Apple Crumb Bars 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This

has been a favorite apple bar recipe of mine for many years

has been a favorite apple bar recipe of mine for many years. I’ve made these apple crumb bars for parties and for family, and they’re always a hit. —Barbara Pickard, Union Lake, Michigan 17/29 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. 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 18/29 Bake-Sale Lemon

Bars 108 Reviews Bake-Sale Lemon Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 15 bars Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The recipe for these tangy lemon bars comes from my cousin, who is famous for cooking up farm feasts. —Mildred Keller, Rockford, Illinois 19/29 Blueberry Lattice Bars 10 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Lattice Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since our area has an annual blueberry festival, my daughters and I are always looking for amazing

new recipes to enter in the cooking contest

new recipes to enter in the cooking contest. These lovely bars won a blue ribbon one year. —Debbie Ayers, Baileyville, Maine 20/29 Strawberry Oatmeal Bars 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A fruity filling and fluffy coconut topping truly make these strawberry oatmeal bars one of a kind. They really dress up my trays of Christmas goodies. —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma 21/29 Best Date Bars 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Date Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 40 bars Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Date recipes are some of my favorite desserts to cook. These date bars are very easy to bake, and one sheet of them will yield 48 good-sized bars. I sometimes add nuts, coconut or candied fruit. —Dorothy DeLeske, Scottsdale, Arizona 22/29 Vegan Tropical Magic Bars 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 16 bars Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Magic bars are one of the easiest treats you can make and I decided to give them a couple of twists. By using a plant-based butter and condensed coconut milk,

I made them completely vegan

I made them completely vegan. I also added some macadamia nuts and dried pineapple and mango to give them a tropical spin. —James Schend, Dairy Freed 23/29 Lemon Cheesecake Squares 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Cheesecake Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Whether I’m hosting friends or sending a plate to work with my husband, these creamy elegant lemon cheesecake bars are always a hit. It’s a wonderful make-ahead dessert that easily serves a large group. 24/29 Oatmeal Cookie Bars 9 Reviews Test Kitchen

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