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Discover 15 Irresistible Dessert Bar Recipes in one easy roundup! From classic lemon bars to homemade peanut butter billionaire bars, these sweet treats are perfect for any occasion.

Of all of the things that I bake, bars have to be one of my favorites. Whether it’s the buttery crust, creamy filling, or rich toppings, bar recipes bring together the best parts of my favorite sweets in neat, handheld squares. They’re easy to slice, simple to serve, and always a hit at parties, potlucks, or cozy nights in.

In this roundup, we’re highlighting 15 of our most beloved bar desserts, from nostalgic childhood favorites to show-stopping layered bars. If you’re baking for a holiday, a bake sale, or to treat yourself, this collection has something for every sweet tooth.

Indulgent Bar Recipes

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stack of magic bars with a bowl of chocolate and butterscotch chips

7 Layer Bars

7 Layer Bars are an easy, decadent treat with a graham crust, chips, pecans, coconut and condensed milk baked into one magical dessert!
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upclose look at the three layers of a no bake nanaiamo bar

Classic Nanaimo Bars

Easy, no-bake Nanaimo bars!  This classic Canadian cookie bar has a chocolatey coconut base with a creamy custard icing filling and a soft ganache frosting. The triple layer treat is rich and decadent and simple to make.
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Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars: a beloved classic treat! Buttery shortbread crust, tangy lemon filling, and a dusting of powdered sugar on top. So bright, citrus-y, & happy!
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cranberry bliss bars cut into triangles on a plate.

Cranberry Bliss Bars

These cranberry bliss bars are a homemade version of the popular Starbucks treat that many know and love! Full of flavor and come together easily– these will be a favorite!
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sugar cookie bars topped with frosting and rainbow sprinkles.

Sugar Cookie Bars

These easy frosted sugar cookie bars are soft, chewy, and topped with a thick layer of creamy frosting. Made completely from scratch and much easier than traditional sugar cookies. Finish these easy-to-make cookie bars off with festive sprinkles for a fun, colorful addition that's sure to bring a smile to your face!
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S'mores bar on a piece of parchment with a striped napkin.

S’mores Bars

These s'mores bars are so easy you don't even need a campfire! Buttery graham cracker crust with milk chocolate & toasted marshmallows.
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Strawberry bars in a stack with a red checked cloth.

Strawberry Bars

Strawberry Bars: Buttery shortbread, sweet, fruity jam, and a layer of crumb topping. Simple to make & so delicious!
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Pecan pie bars stacked on waxed paper, with whole pecans in the background.

Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan pie bars! Everything you love about pecan pie, in easy bar form. Caramel-y pecan filling on a buttery shortbread crust. No corn syrup!
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Small stack of chocolate peanut butter bars on a wood board.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

These no-bake peanut butter bars are such a delicious treat! So easy to make, & they taste just like a Reese's, but better because they're homemade.
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Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Bar: a layered dessert with chocolate on the bottom, and a pale pink strawberry mousse drizzled with white chocolate glaze. Topped with whipped cream and a Ghirardelli Strawberry Bark SQUARE, plated and sitting on a pink napkin with gold forks and candy wrappers in the background.

Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Bars

Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Bars: a nearly flourless chocolate torte layered with an airy strawberry mousse and garnished with white chocolate glaze. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any other time you’re craving something light, sweet, and pretty in pink!
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White Russian Cheesecake Bars: these tasted just like the cocktail! Cold & creamy, with plenty of rich coffee and a boozy kick. food desserts cheesecake

White Russian Cheesecake Bars

White Russian Cheesecake Bars: cool and creamy, with a hint of coffee and a boozy kick.  Just like the classic cocktail, in dessert form!
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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars: OMG! These are so sinful- buttery shortbread with gooey caramel, edible peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough, and a thick layer of chocolate ganache. Swoon!

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars- buttery shortbread topped with gooey caramel, peanut butter cookie dough, and chocolate ganache. Swoon!

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These are SO indulgent and GOOD! I could not get over how fudgy and chocolate-y the brownie layer was, and the creamy cheesecake plus Oreos was amazing! If you know a cookies & cream lover, definitely make them these bars!

Oreo Cheesecake Brownie Bars

Got a cookies & cream lover in your life? Make them these bars! A dense, fudgy brownie is layered with creamy vanilla cheesecake and topped with crunchy bits of Oreos. So chocolate-y and creamy, you’ll swoon!

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Overhead image of a stack of peppermint bark with candy canes in the background.

Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bars

Planning a holiday party? These Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bars are such a festive offering! Creamy chocolate cheesecake is nestled in a crunchy cookie crust, and spiked with cool peppermint. So perfect for this time of year!

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Maple Iced Apple Blondie on a napkin with apples in the background

Peanut Butter Apple Blondie Bars

If you like snacking on peanut butter and apples, you'll LOVE these bars! A thick and fudgy whole wheat blondie is infused with applesauce, oats, and peanut butter, and studded all throughout with peanut butter m&m's! It's a fun #FlavorofFall treat your whole family will enjoy.
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  • Nicole Johnson launched the site OrWhateverYouDo.com in 2010 as a platform to share her favorite recipes with friends and family. It quickly morphed into a passion and thriving business that she and her husband work on full-time, more than 15 years later. You can find family-friendly recipes for the grill, griddle, and all cooking methods.

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