Recipes and Cooking Desserts & Baking Chocolate Desserts Brownie And Bar Recipes 13 Delicious Bar Cookie Recipes that Can Serve a Crowd By Karla Walsh and Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on October 14, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jason Donnelly These cookie bar recipes—including creamy peanut butter bars, fruit-filled bars, chocolaty caramel treats, and more—are irresistible, foolproof, and perfect for any occasion. The best part? You don't have to worry about scooping messy spoonfuls of dough, cookie by cookie. It's all in one batch! Simply fill a pan and bake 'em up, and you've got warm, fresh-from-the-oven bar cookies. 01 of 13 Easy Peanut Butter Bars View Recipe These peanut butter bars utilize self-rising flour to keep the ingredient count (and prep time) down. If you don't have any on hand, you can easily make your own. Candy-coated peanut butter pieces and coarsely chopped peanuts embellish the tops. 02 of 13 Blood Orange Bars View Recipe Blaine Moats Fresh blood orange juice brings these cookie bars a splash of sunny citrus flavor. Dust the golden bars with powdered sugar for the grand finale. No blood oranges stocked? Regular freshly-squeezed orange juice also does the trick. 03 of 13 Cherry-Crumb Bars View Recipe Blaine Moats Craving tart cherries? Bring them to the dessert table in this easy bar cookie recipe. Oatmeal cookie mix and a quick homemade powdered sugar icing make easy work of this stunning sweet-tart treat. 04 of 13 Chocolate Revel Bars View Recipe Carson Downing These cookie bars are a well-loved recipe by BH&G staff and readers alike. Oats and rich chocolate complete the three layers of the soft, chewy bars. Pair a square with a big glass of milk or mug of hot chocolate. 05 of 13 Lemon-Lime Bars View Recipe Andy Lyons Lemon bars have long been a family favorite. Pump up the citrus zing of the classic dessert with a luscious layer of lime. Garnish with lemon-lime zest, then dust on a sprinkling of powdered sugar to finish. Buy It: Powdered Sugar Sifter ($11, Walmart) 06 of 13 No-Bake Butterscotch-Pretzel Bars View Recipe Peter Krumhardt Gather some sweet pantry staples and get cooking. Featuring ingredients like pretzels, butterscotch, peanut butter, and powdered sugar, these no-bake cookie bars can be made without the hassle of a shopping trip. 07 of 13 Gooey Butter Bars View Recipe Andy Lyons Sink your teeth into lush, buttery bites of honey-ginger sweetness. The beauty of this bar recipe? Its a blank canvas for any baker's imagination. Top the bars with anything you like, such as strawberries, blueberries, or even a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and tangerine juice—the options are endless. 08 of 13 Pecan-Crusted Mojito Bars View Recipe Jason Donnelly Turn your favorite summertime cocktail into a sweet treat using pecans, fresh mint, and a whole lot of lime. Good luck stopping at just one of these bar cookies. Buy It: IMUSA Citrus Squeezer ($8, Target) 09 of 13 Spiced Pumpkin Bars View Recipe Karla Conrad All you need is a can of pumpkin and a handful of baking staples to get these moist and delicious fall dessert bars going. The warm-spiced cake-like bars are covered in a simple, yet irresistible cream cheese frosting for the perfect tangy-sweet bite. 10 of 13 Four-Nut Maple Bars View Recipe Blaine Moats Indulge in these whole-wheat, maple-laced nutty cookie bars. Frost them with a homemade chocolate-hazelnut concoction, then garnish with your favorite toasted nuts for a crunchy finale. The Best 9 x 13 Dessert Recipes for Brunches, Birthdays, and Beyond 11 of 13 Cappuccino-Caramel Oat Bars View Recipe Karla Conrad Rolled oats (either quick-cooking or old-fashioned) give the coffee- and caramel-flavor cookie bars a chewy texture. They're so delicious, you might even sneak one for breakfast. 12 of 13 Coconut-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars View Recipe Blaine Moats Fresh or frozen blueberries give these creamy cheesecake bars a tart twist, while graham crackers and coconut provide a sweet and crumbly crust. 13 of 13 Cinnamon Bars View Recipe Andy Lyons Fans of snickerdoodles will devour these cookie bars. The warm-spiced brown sugar bars are baked to perfection before being brushed with melted butter and finished with a generous dusting of cinnamon sugar. Buy It: OXO Good Grips Pastry Brush ($11, Bed Bath & Beyond) Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit