10 Dessert Bars That’ll Make You Drool Instantly
Dessert bars are the treat mash-up we all need in our lives. They walk the line between cookies and all of your favorite desserts, like brownies, cheesecakes, and more. Their handheld form makes them easy to serve and even easier to eat right out of the pan!
These delicious dessert bar recipes include some traditional options as well as some less common variations guaranteed to have you drooling.
Lemon Cheesecake Bars
These lemon cheesecake bars are all about that bright, citrus flavor.
The creamy lemon cheesecake filling is poured over a lemony graham cracker crust and then swirled with homemade lemon curd before baking. They truly taste like sunshine in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Cheesecake Bars
7-Layer Bars (Magic Cookie Bars)
Magic Cookie Bars are an oldie but a goodie. These decadent bars start with a buttery layer of graham cracker crust, then are topped with butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate chips, pecans, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk before baking.
They’re chewy, creamy, buttery, chocolaty, and just a delight to eat.
Get the Recipe: 7-Layer Bars (Magic Cookie Bars)
Brookies
Brookies are exactly what they sound like – a combination of brownie batter and chocolate chip cookie dough all baked into an ooey, gooey treat.
You literally never have to choose between cookies or brownies again. This version uses boxed brownie mix to simplify your prep, so they’re fast enough for all of your last-minute sugar cravings.
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Key Lime Pie Bars
Instead of making a bunch of regular-sized key lime pies, which can be messy to serve, bake them in an 8×8 square pan for perfect little bites.
The little square-sized pieces have all that tart, creamy flavor you love but with less stress.
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Millionaire’s Bars
These traditional desserts are popular in Scotland but need to spread worldwide. They’re basically like a Twix bar on steroids, thanks to their buttery shortbread base, creamy caramel filling, and dark chocolate ganache topping.
This easy recipe will walk you through step-by-step to get professional-level results every time.
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Chocolate Confetti Bars
This retro recipe is all about the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate, but with some rainbow marshmallows for good measure.
The chocolate coating is made from chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, butter, and peanut butter, which sets into a chewy, sweet coating around the marshmallows.
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
The photo tells you everything you need to know about this ridiculously delicious dessert.
It all starts with the shortbread crust, which is topped with cheesecake, a delicious apple cinnamon filling, and a streusel topping before baking. It’s creamy, sweet, and full of fall flavors, and the caramel drizzle takes it way over the top.
Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats
A little melted peanut butter elevates traditional Rice Krispy treats in the best way possible.
This recipe is just as easy as the back-of-the-box recipe you know and love, but it has an irresistibly salty-sweet flavor from the peanut butter.
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Nanaimo Bars
This Canadian classic might be new to you, but it’s been a mainstay in British Columbia for decades.
It starts with a coconut walnut graham cracker crust with creamy custard and a silky smooth chocolate topping. You’ll understand this dessert’s cult status after just one bite.
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Orange Creamsicle Cake Bars
This is the most delicious orange cake bars you’ll ever try, and the orange-infused buttercream frosting tastes heavenly.
This recipe starts with a boxed cake mix to make it even easier and faster to throw together. It’s the perfect ray of sunshine for baby showers, summer BBQs, and any special occasion.
Get the Recipe: Orange Creamsicle Cake Bars
