Indulge in our collection of dessert bar recipes – from chocolatey delights to fruity treats, perfect for any sweet tooth. Easy, delicious, and sure to impress!
When bringing a dessert to a party or get together, dessert bars are definitely the best way to go. Somewhere between a cookie and a cake, dessert bars can be made in large batches and cut up into bite sized squares (or bars) for people with a sweet tooth to enjoy.
No need for silverware, just pick it up and take a bite! This is also why they are a favorite for afternoon snacks for the kids or bake sales at schools and churches.
I’ve collected a list of 30+ dessert bars you’d be proud to take to any get together or sell in your kid’s bake sale. These are going to be your favorite desserts – that I can promise you.
They range from uber-healthy, like the quinoa bars (#39), to decadent, like the Oreo cookies & cream bars (#9). Scroll down and let me know which one you want to try first in the comments!
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Lemon Bars
This deliciously easy lemon squares recipe is the most perfect combination of chewy cookie and creamy citrus – they will melt in your mouth!
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2
saltandbaker.com
7 Layer or Magic Bars
A classic magic bar recipe that many make during the holidays. A thick, buttery graham cracker crust is topped with a combination of baking chips, walnuts, and coconut flakes.
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3
www.allthingsmamma.com
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
Sopapilla cheesecake bars are one of the most popular Mexican pastry desserts! They combine crescent rolls, cream cheese, vanilla, egg, and sugar. Then they are topped with cinnamon sugar topping to create one of the most delicious desserts you will ever eat.
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4
www.culinaryhill.com
No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
You will go wild for these no-bake peanut butter bars! They only take 5 ingredients and 10 minutes (plus chilling time) to make, and they take just seconds to disappear.
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5
www.garnishandglaze.com
Toll House Chocolate Chip Bars
Toll House chocolate chip bars are soft and chewy, thick, loaded with chocolate chips, and even easier to make than regular cookies! They’re the perfect treat for when you need cookies but don’t want to put forth much effort.
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6
borrowedbites.com
The BEST Philadelphia Cheesecake Bars (Snack Bars)
These dessert bars are perfectly creamy, baked on a buttery graham cracker crust, and topped with fresh strawberry topping and white chocolate drizzle. They’re the perfect copycat of the original Philadelphia snack bars! Plus they're simple to make and skip all the hassle of a full cheesecake.
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7
www.dinneratthezoo.com
Oreo Cookies and Cream Bars
A brown sugar based cookie bar loaded with Oreos, white and semisweet chocolate chips. Loved by kids and adults alike!
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8
www.lowcarbspark.com
Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars
Delicious cheesecake with a swirl of blueberries. With the buttery almond crust, this dessert bar recipe is also low carb and keto!
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9
shesnotcookin.com
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars
These chewy oatmeal bars have a hint of peanut butter and are chock full of chocolate chips and pecans.
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10
lmld.org
Sugar Cookie Bars
No rolling pin needed for these sugar cookies! Make them in bar form and save yourself the time and hassle. You're going to love the shortbread crust!
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11
xoxobella.com
Nanaimo Bars
A 3-layer no bake bar recipe that originates from Nanaimo, Canada. Bella used to live in Nanaimo so you know that these are definitely the best recipe you'll find!
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12
cookingformysoul.com
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
The combination of pumpkin spice and cheesecake is perfect in these pumpkin bars. The cinnamon graham cracker crust adds to the fall flavors!
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13
theseasidebaker.com
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
These shortcake ice cream bars are a perfectly nostalgic summer dessert made with only four ingredients! There's also a video so you can see just how easy they are to make.
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14
momfoodie.com
Hawaiian Magic Cookie Bars
A tropical twist on the 7-layer or magic bar recipe. This version has dried pineapple and macadamia nuts.
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15
mymorningmocha.com
Biscoff Flapjack
If you are from the US, you may be wondering why there is a pancake recipe on this list. If you are British, you know that a flapjack is an oat bar. This one has the delicious addition of Biscoff spread!
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16
www.joyousapron.com
Mango Crumb Bars
A fresh mango layer between two crumble layers. You'll want to enjoy these bars any time of day!
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17
Fruity Pebbles Dessert Bars
This Oreo dessert features delicious cereal bits that taste just like Fruity Pebbles! Easy to make because it’s no bake – your kids will love these.
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18
mission-food.com
Guava Bars
A 3-layer bar that starts with a shortbread bottom with a guava paste layer and then topped with an oatmeal crumble.
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19
halfbakedharvest.com
Buttery Raspberry Crumble Bars
Enjoy fresh raspberries, jam, and sweet peaches sandwiched between two layers of buttery, cinnamon oat crumble. These bars are simple, easy, and truly the BEST for a delicious breakfast or afternoon treat!
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20
cookingformysoul.com
Pecan Pie Bars
A favorite holiday pie in bar form. Less cooking time needed and it still has all of the delicious flavors.
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21
chefsavvy.com
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
An easy no-bake recipe that comes together in minutes. Only 5 ingredients needed for this recipe!
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22
www.hunnyimhomediy.com
Apple Pie Bars
Simple gluten free apple pie bars with brown sugar streusel topping. All of the apple pie flavor without all of the work!
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23
www.fearlessdining.com
Apricot Jam Bars
A handful of ingredients come together to make these gluten-free apricot jam bars with a crumbly topping. A dairy-free option is also included!
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24
www.thefoodblog.net
Butter Tart Bars
Turn the Canadian treat, butter tart, into an easier dessert bar form! All the same flavors but easier to make.
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25
www.bytheforkful.com
Raspberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars
Summery fresh vegan raspberry rhubarb crumble bars made with a sweet fruit filling and easy crumble base and topping. An amazing sweet treat!
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26
momfoodie.com
Chocolate Coconut Bars
Like a Mounds bar on a graham cracker crust! This 3-layer bar is chocolate on the top, then a gooey coconut layer followed by the buttery crust.
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27
www.sparklestosprinkles.com
Carrot Cake Bars
Ready to bake in minutes, these carrot cake bars with a cheesecake swirl are definitely a crowd pleaser!
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28
Cotton Candy Rice Crispy Treats
This treat takes your standard rice crispy treat bars up a notch! Add cotton candy and a few other ingredients for the ultimate dessert bar.
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29
www.tammileetips.com
Sweet and Salty Chocolate Bars
With only six ingredients, this recipe is easy and delicious! It starts with croissant dough for the crust and is filled with sweet ingredients topped off with salty pretzels.
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30
www.dinneratthezoo.com
Cookie Dough Bars
If you are a cookie dough fan, you are going to love these dessert bars! Edible raw cookie dough filled with chocolate chips and M&M's and topped with a chocolate coating.
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31
Pretzel Bars
Looking for a delicious holiday treat you can make in just a few minutes? Try these M&M marshmallow pretzel dessert bars! No baking required.
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32
Spice Cake Bars
This spice cake bar recipe is perfect for the holidays – they use a cake mix so they're very easy to make. Add Christmas Peeps or similar for a festive touch.
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33
www.fannetasticfood.com
Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bars
A sweet dessert bar chock full of protein. You can feel good about eating this as a snack or dessert any time of day!
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feastytravels.com
Fluffernutter Bars
Easy, flourless fluffernutter bars will you remind you of the childhood favorite sandwich with peanut butter and marshmallow fluff.
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Did you enjoy these dessert bar recipes? Let me know in the comments! Plus you’ll love these popular dessert recipe roundups here on DIY Candy:
Baked Donuts • Fruit Desserts • Jiffy Cake Mix Recipes • Quick Desserts • Thumbprint Cookies • Unique Cookie Recipes • Vanilla • Yellow Cake Mix