14 Dessert Bars That’ll Disappear Before You Even Sit Down
There’s something magical about dessert bars—they’re easy to make, easy to serve, and somehow always the first to vanish at any gathering. These 14 recipes are proof that a good bar dessert can steal the whole show. From rich, fudgy layers to buttery crusts and gooey centers, each one is designed to wow your crowd with minimal effort. Just don’t be surprised when there are no leftovers!
Banana Oatmeal Bars
Try these quick, easy, soft-baked banana oatmeal bars to enjoy a delicious snack, breakfast, or even a healthy treat!
Grasshopper Cheesecake Bars
This cheesecake bars recipe is perfect for any occasion, but also work great as a festive dessert! Everyone will love these cute grasshopper cheesecake bars!
Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars
Not a cookie, not a brownie: these Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars are the softest, chewiest, gooey-est best of both worlds!
S’mores Cookie Bars
When we go camping, I think I’m as excited as my kiddos for the main event — roasting marshmallows and then slapping the gooey goodness between chocolate and graham crackers. That’s what inspired this delicious S’mores Cookie Bars recipe.
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, super decadent, and so easy to make. The addition of brown butter makes these cookie bars extra special!
Blueberry Lemon Bars
Blueberry Lemon Bars are the ultimate dessert for all your spring and summer gatherings. Bursting with juicy sweet blueberries and the perfect amount of tangy lemon, it’s hard to eat just one!
Sweet and Salty Trail Mix Bars
Sweet and Salty Trail Mix Bars are a cross between an oatmeal cookie and a granola bar, featuring fun trail mix inspired ingredients like pretzels, chocolate chips, raisins and nuts.
Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars with Banana Filling
Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars with Banana Filling are inspired by a few recipes I found online credited to the country Burundi. The batter is a snickerdoodle cookie dough batter, which is placed in a baking pan with layers of bananas and dates in between. The entire dessert is then sprinkled with butter, cinnamon, and sugar to create a rich and delicious dessert for anyone to enjoy!
Healthier Carrot Cake Bars
Enjoy the deliciously sweet and spicy taste of carrot cake this holiday season with these Healthier Carrot Cake Bars. Just 30 minutes in the oven is all you need for this tasty dessert!
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Peanut butter and chocolate are back for another award winning dessert. These peanut butter bars are fire, without ever turning on your oven.
Peach Crumb Bars
Fresh Peach Crumb Bars are perfect for peach season, combining a buttery crust with a juicy peach filling, topped with a delicious crumble! It’s a delicious recipe that’s sure to impress at any gathering!
Oreo Cheesecake Bars
Our Oreo Cheesecake Bars combine the crunchy, classic flavor of Oreo cookies with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling! They’re a hit for parties, special occasions, or just a cozy night in, and they’re easy enough for even novice bakers to whip up with ease!
Hello Dolly Bars
A chewy combination of nuts, graham crackers, chocolate and coconut, Hello Dolly bars have it all and they are surprisingly easy to make. No matter the occasion or the crowd, these bars are a hit!
Pear Oatmeal Bars
These Pear Oatmeal Bars are vegan, gluten-free, and 100% fruit sweetened, with no added sugar.
Chocolate Chip Bars
Chocolate Chip Bars are chewy, delicious, super easy to make, and not overly sweet. Perfect for a quick, chocolatey snack!
Salted Caramel Apple Bars
Tender apples, chewy caramel, and a buttery shortbread crust come together in these salted caramel apple bars! The perfect combination of sweet and salty, these bars are a must-bake for fall.
