49 Easy 13×9 Treats for Church Fellowship Time

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49 Easy 13×9 Treats for Church Fellowship Time2/49 Easy Lemon Curd Bars 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Lemon Curd Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A cup of tea looks lonely without something sweet beside it. These bars are a nice accompaniment. I love the combination of the nutty crust and zippy lemon curd.—Donna Spenser, New Virginia, Iowa 3/49 Coffee Cake 97 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coffee Cake Recipe Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 20 servings

Make it the night before a holiday to save time in the morning

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the excellent texture of this easy cinnamon coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavor enriched by sour cream may remind you of breakfast at Grandma’s! Make it the night before a holiday to save time in the morning. —Eleanor Harris, Cape Coral, Florida 4/49 Peach Cobbler Dump Cake 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peach Cobbler Dump Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of the best peach dump cake recipes in

It’s sweet, tender cake with a beautifully crisp cobbler topping

the world. It’s sweet, tender cake with a beautifully crisp cobbler topping. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, and dessert’s golden. —Keri Sparks, Little Elm, Texas 5/49 S’mores Brownies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved S’mores Brownies Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family simply adores my daughter’s fudgy s’mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring our passion for s’mores to a whole new level! —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan 6/49 Chewy Pecan Pie

This treat is one of my husband’s favorites

Bars 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This treat is one of my husband’s favorites. I’ve been making these bars for many years, and we still can’t get enough. I never mind making this recipe—it’s about as easy as baking can be! —Judy Taylor, Shreveport, Louisiana 7/49 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:

It’s won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie contests in several states!

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! Easy to make, it’s perfect for potluck suppers, bake sales, lunchboxes or just plain snacking.—Jill Moritz, Irvine, California 8/49 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

and social events. -Bonnie Nieter, Warsaw, Indiana 9/49 S’mores Bars 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolaty S’mores Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One night my husband had some friends over to play poker and he requested these s’mores bars. They polished off the pan and asked for more! I shared the recipe, and now their families make them, too. —Rebecca Shipp, Beebe, Arkansas 10/49 Lemon Bars 75 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Bars Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time

55 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

55 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delightful lemon bar recipe is from my mother’s file. I’ve been serving it for many years. They has a wonderful tangy flavor, and they’re always a hit. The color and shape make them a nice addition to a platter of cookies. —Etta Soucy, Mesa, Arizona 11/49 Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies 81 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Ultimate Double Chocolate Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As someone who grew up in

the country, I love getting out into nature whenever I can

the country, I love getting out into nature whenever I can. I also love home-style recipes, including these yummy brownies. —Carol Prewett, Cheyenne, Wyoming 12/49 Oatmeal Cookie Bars 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oatmeal Cookie Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bars make an excellent fall dessert. We like to warm individual servings in the microwave and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It quickly became a family favorite; maybe it’ll become one of your family’s, too. —Carol Stuber, Osawatomie, Kansas 13/49

Cherry Coffee Cake 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Cherry Coffee Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coffee cakes are one of my favorite thing to bake and serve to friends and family. This one is extra special with cherries and almond extract flavoring.—Heidi Schwanz, Chili, Wisconsin 14/49 One-Bowl Chocolate Cake 83 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved One-Bowl Chocolate Cake Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cake

mixes up quickly and bakes while we enjoy our dinner

mixes up quickly and bakes while we enjoy our dinner. My son, David, loves to help decorate it. —Coleen Martin, Brookfield, Wisconsin 15/49 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 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 16/49 Triple-Chocolate Cheesecake Bars 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen

These cheesecake bars will satisfy even the biggest chocolate lovers

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 17/49 Rich Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was a teacher, this recipe was recommended by one of my student’s parents. I’ve made it so

many times, I can’t imagine hosting a brunch without it

many times, I can’t imagine hosting a brunch without it. Chocolate chips add sweet bursts of flavor to the rich and tender coffee cake. —Michelle Krzmarzick Torrance, California 18/49 Crumb-Topped Raspberry Coffee Cake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crumb-Topped Raspberry Coffee Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Raspberries are abundant at our summer home nearby Aziscohos Lake. So I developed this recipe to share the bounty with our guests. The pretty crumb-topped cake’s fruity flavor really shines through. —Marian Cummings, West Paris, Maine 19/49 Frosted

—Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois 20/49

Brownies 66 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Frosted Brownies Recipe photo by Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from the hospital with our baby daughter. I asked her how to make brownie frosting like that, and I’ve made them ever since for family occasions, potlucks and parties at work. —Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois 20/49 Blueberry Kuchen 45 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry Kuchen Recipe photo by

I like to freeze extra blueberries

Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In the summer, we can get beautiful, plump blueberries, which I use in this easy-to-make coffee cake. I like to freeze extra blueberries so I have them available anytime I want this treat. —Anne Krueger, Richmond, British Columbia 21/49 Black-Bottom Banana Bars 51 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Black-Bottom Banana Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bars stay very moist, and their rich banana and chocolate

flavor is even better the second day

flavor is even better the second day. My mother-in-law gave me the recipe, and it’s a big favorite with my husband and our two sons. —Rene Wright, Ferryville, Wisconsin 22/49 Peanut Butter Caramel Bars 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my husband and our three sons sit down to dinner, they ask, “What’s for dessert?” I have a happy group of guys when I report that these rich bars are on the menu. They’re chockfull of yummy ingredients. —Lee Ann

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