33 Awesome Cookie Bar Recipes

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33 Awesome Cookie Bar Recipes2/33 Golden M&M’s Cookie Bars 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “Our family loves to take drives, and I often bring these bars along for snacking in the car,” relates Martha Haseman of Hinckley, Illinois. 3/33 Chocolate Oat Squares 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Oatmeal Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you bring these treats to a gathering, guests will be tempted to start at the

dessert table

dessert table. Chock-full of chocolate and walnuts, they will satisfy any sweet tooth. I often make a second batch just for my family. -Jennifer Eilts, Central City, Nebraska 4/33 Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My chocolate chip cookie bars are often requested at church dinners. They’re tasty and easy to serve. —Barbara Witte, Irving, Texas Hungry for more? Try these Betty Crocker’s carrot cookies. 5/33 Buttery 3-Ingredient Shortbread Cookie Bars 38 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 16 cookies

You can assemble these chewy coconut treats in no time

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With only a few ingredients, these butter shortbread cookies are so simple to prepare. —Pattie Prescott, Manchester, New Hampshire 6/33 Macaroon Bars 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Macaroon Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests will never recognize the refrigerated crescent roll dough that goes into these almond-flavored bars. You can assemble these chewy coconut treats in no time. —Carolyn Kyzer, Alexander, Arkansas 7/33 Peanut Butter Brownies 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I have two sons, and I sent these peanut butter brownies to them regularly when they were in college. They told me that they used to hide a few from their roommates just to make sure there would be some left! —Patsy Burgin, Lebanon, Indiana 8/33 Chewy Peanut Butter Pan Squares 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chewy Peanut Butter Pan Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe

It’s hard to believe how simple they are to prepare

From the Recipe Creator: With seven of us in our family, including two teenage boys, these peanut butter squares never last long! It’s hard to believe how simple they are to prepare. —Deb DeChant, Milan, Ohio 9/33 Marshmallow Chocolate Bars 60 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Marshmallow Chocolate Bars Recipe photo by Isabella Cassini for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been asked to share this marshmallow chocolate bar recipe more than any other in my collection. It’s a longtime favorite of our three daughters. How many times we’ve

all made these, I can’t count

all made these, I can’t count. — Esther Shank, Harrisonville, Virginia 10/33 Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid proved even better with caramel, always a favorite ingredient. —Niki Plourde, Gardner, Massachusetts 11/33 No-Bake Cereal Cookie Bars 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

We pull out all the goodies for these chewy bars, like raisins and coconut

We pull out all the goodies for these chewy bars, like raisins and coconut. For more color, sprinkle on the M&M’s once the bars are in the pan. Then press them in. —Connie Craig, Lakewood, Washington 12/33 Cinnamon Pecan Bars 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Pecan Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a special ed teacher, and we bake these bars in my life skills class. It’s an easy recipe that my special-needs students have fun preparing. —Jennifer Peters, Adams Center, New York

These special lemon bars have a yummy shortbread crust and a refreshing flavor

13/33 Shortbread Lemon Bars 25 Reviews Contest Winner Shortbread Lemon Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve put together two family cookbooks over the years, and this recipe ranks among my favorites. These special lemon bars have a yummy shortbread crust and a refreshing flavor. I never hesitate to make this dessert for guests since I know it will be a hit. —Margaret Peterson, Forest City, Iowa 14/33 Butterfinger Cookie Bars 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 32 bars Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My boys went through a phase where they loved Butterfingers. We made Butterfinger shakes, muffins, cookies and experimented with different bars; this one was voted the best of the bunch. Make sure you have an extra candy bar on hand because it’s hard to resist a nibble or two while you’re chopping. —Barbara Leighty, Simi Valley, California 15/33 Easy Cake Mix Cookie Bars 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Cake Mix Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I take this

dessert to work for Friday pick-me-ups

dessert to work for Friday pick-me-ups. It’s one of my favorite yellow cake bar recipes. I love to share them because they’re so easy to eat, easy to make and easy on the wallet. —Amy Rose, Ballwin, Missouri 16/33 Snickerdoodle Blondies 37 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Snickerdoodle Blondies Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 20 bars Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When asked to bring a dessert for my boys’ football team to share, I whipped up these unique blondies and was instantly named “the greatest mom” by

Just make sure to cut cookie bars small—they’re super rich

all. —Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California 17/33 Behr Track Cookie Bars 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment that the pretzels in the filling are a pleasant surprise. Just make sure to cut cookie bars small—they’re super rich. —Megan Behr, Marion, Iowa 18/33 Orange Cranberry Cookie Bars 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Orange Cranberry Cookie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of

We enjoy these during the holiday season

Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cranberry cookie bars combine two beloved holiday flavors and top a delicious soft crust with cream cheese icing. We enjoy these during the holiday season. —Jennifer Blakely, Visalia, California 19/33 Chocolate Chip Blondies 140 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks who adore the classic cookies will enjoy that same beloved flavor in these chocolate chip bars. This blondie recipe can be mixed up in a

It works great to make them a day in advance

jiffy, tastes wonderful, and is perfect for occasions when company drops by unexpectedly or you need a treat in a hurry. —Rhonda Knight, Hecker, Illinois 20/33 Yummy Cookie Bars 7 Reviews Yummy Cookie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this recipe from a special co-worker at school, and it is always a huge success when I make them. It works great to make them a day in advance. It will allow the bars to set and be cut easier. 21/33 Gluten-Free Peanut Butter

We were craving brownies one night, and these cakelike treats hit the spot

Blondies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I converted these blondies to be gluten free so that my family could enjoy a comforting dessert. We were craving brownies one night, and these cakelike treats hit the spot. They are a fantastic spin on gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. —Becky Klope, Loudonville, New York 22/33 Salted Pecan Shortbread Squares 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Salted Pecan Shortbread Squares Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings

The buttery caramel and toasted nuts make it tough to eat just one

4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My shortbread squares are the ultimate go-to for cookie trays and gift-giving. The buttery caramel and toasted nuts make it tough to eat just one. —Diana Ashcraft, Monmouth, Oregon 23/33 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

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