Bookmark This List Of Dessert Bars For The Holidays, Because Everyone Will Be Asking For The Recipes
Though we love ALL desserts here at Delish, there’s one category that we’ll always return to, no matter the occasion or season. And no, we’re not talking about layer cakes or pies, though those are practically synonymous with birthdays and holidays. Instead, we’re reaching for recipes for brownies, cheesecake bars, blondies, and more rectangular treats that are easy on us to make and to share, but still wildly delicious and special. Because we reach for them so often, we thought we’d collect them all here in one place, so we’ve always got them at the ready. No matter what you need a dessert for, you’ll find just the thing on this list.
And did we mention how much easier these are to make than most other desserts? We’ve got the classic stand-alones here—like lemon bars, magic cookie bars, oatmeal fudge bars, and innumerable versions of blondies and brownies—but where bars really shine is when they’re imitating other, more complicated desserts. Our pecan pie cheesecake bars, our birthday cake blondies, our chocolate chip cookie bars, our sweet potato crème brûlée bars, and our banana pudding bars bring the flavors you love, but with way less ingredients and effort. So, you could get out the trifle dish, pie pan, or springform pan, but when you want to impress without making a huge mess or spending too much time in the kitchen, reach for your 9x9 pan instead.
Die-hard brownie or blondie fan? We have SO MANY recipes here for you. Some top faves: our spiced hot chocolate brownies, our copycat cosmic brownies, or our French silk brownies if we’re feeling chocolate, or our brown sugar pop-tart blondies, our snickerdoodle blondies, or our honey & peanut butter blondies if we’re not. We’ve really turned almost every flavor we could think of into one or the other, but if there’s something you’re looking for, let us know in the comments below and we’ll see what we can do.
Magic Cheesecake Bars
Classic magic bars, sometimes called “7-layer bars,” consist of graham crackers, condensed milk, gooey chocolate, butterscotch chips, coconut, AND nuts. We took these one step further, and added a decadent cheesecake layer that makes these extra special, perfect for sharing some holiday magic with this holiday season.
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Lemon Bars
If you prefer your desserts almost more tart than sweet, then these lemon bars are the perfect spring dessert for you. An ideal make-ahead dessert, these bars will be the star of all your spring & summer bake sales. Pucker up, buttercup!
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Nutter Butter Cookie Bars
In this Oreo-obsessed world, Nutter Butters are often overlooked, but now these Nutter Butter bars are bringing them front and center. Loaded with chunky peanut butter, peanut butter chips, and crushed Nutter Butter cookies, these simple cookie bars will bring out the child in all of us.
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M&M Cookie Bars
These have all the comfort of a chocolate chip cookie, with the added crunch of M&M's and the heft of a bar shape, making for a delicious treat that’s impossible to put down. Try them with seasonal M&M's to switch them up for the holidays too.
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Chocolate Caramel Coffee Pretzel Bars
Cookies usually get all the love, but dessert bars are the real sleeper hit. When the mood strikes for a salty-sweet crowd-pleaser chock-full of crunchy pretzels, gooey coffee-caramel, and chocolate, these check all the boxes.
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Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée Bars
These are the best of two great desserts: For fans of classic cheesecake, there's a rich and creamy filling with a mix of sweet potato and some warm spices. For fans of decadent crème brûlée, a crackly sugar top is sure to seal the deal. These bars are for those who want to impress!
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Sugar Cookie Bars
Hot tip: the easiest way to make sugar cookies for a crowd is to turn them into bars. Somewhere between a blondie and a cookie, these bars are thick and soft with sweetly pink buttercream frosting spread on top. They take less time than scooping individual cookies and are just as good (and fun to decorate!).
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Cookie Butter Caramel Cheesecake Bars
It’s a scientific fact that when you add cookie butter to something, that something becomes infinitely better. Not that cheesecake needs an upgrade, but we're definitely not opposed to the occasional zhuzhing, and these cheesecake bars are “zhuzh” in the most decadent way. Did we mention the caramel drizzle topping? There’s a caramel drizzle topping too.
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Cranberry Crumble Cheesecake Bars
These irresistible cheesecake bars are like traditional cheesecake’s cool kid sister, and she’s invited to your holiday party this year. These bars perfectly balance creamy, rich cheesecake with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the nuttiness and warmth of a pecan streusel topping with none of the labor-intensity of traditional cheesecake.
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French Silk Brownies
Perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a cozy night in, these French silk pie-inspired brownies are a versatile treat that will impress your friends and family. The silky chocolate layer gives an elegant touch, while the brownie base keeps things casual and fun.
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Banana Pudding Bars
We can't stop making banana pudding-inspired treats, and these cool, creamy bars are our new favorite additions. For nice and neat cheesecake bars that are easy to slice, you need to freeze them. To make it easier on yourself, we highly suggest making these the night before and garnishing them right before serving.
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Spiced Hot Chocolate Brownies
Mexican hot chocolate is very much unique. It’s rich in chocolate, not too sweet, and the added spices will surprise yet comfort you. Inspired by that classic drink, these brownies are reminiscent of those iconic flavors with a little something extra.
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Caramel Crunch Bars
Who can resist the allure of dark chocolate, caramel, and Rice Krispies? These caramel crunch bars are a world of irresistible layers where each bite is a symphony of sweet perfection! In them, crunchy Rice Krispies are enrobed in velvety chocolate, topped with a luscious layer of gooey caramel, and finished with a silky ganache.
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No-Bake Blackberry Cheesecake Bars
These no-bake cheesecake bars get a stunning, swirly topping of blackberries that looks more like art than dessert. Bonus: The cheesecake itself is tart and fluffy with the creamiest texture.
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Cheesecake-Swirled Ghirardelli Brownies
Don’t get us wrong, we love our homemade brownie recipe, but when our lives get extra busy, we appreciate how cutting some corners with a boxed mix can still yield delicious results. These fabulous semi-homemade cheesecake-swirled brownies come together fast, and you can make them to share with a cheesecake or brownie-lover.
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Rainbow Vanilla Cheesecake Bars
Don't be shy with that food coloring for these rainbow bars! The more vibrant the colors are in the batter, the more impressive the bars will turn out post-bake.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
If you're looking for an easy treat with a nostalgic taste, how about everyone’s all-time favorite cookie but in bar form? No rolling or scooping little balls, no multiple sheet pans, AND you can store them right in the pan you baked them in. 😍
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Brown Sugar Pop-Tart Blondies
We’ll say it—brown sugar cinnamon is THE superior Pop-Tart flavor. Whether you eat them straight out of the package or pop them in the toaster, the combo of caramel brown sugar combined with cozy cinnamon almost can’t be beat. The only thing better? Perfecting that flavor at home in the form of these blondies.
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Hot Fudge Cheesecake Bars
These are kind of like if cheesecake and hot chocolate came together in one perfect bar. They're a chocolate lover's dream.
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Brown Butter Apple Blondies
If you’re not already on the brown butter train, these blondies will have you on board in two seconds flat. Filled with tender apples and drizzled with a creamy brown butter icing, these brown butter blondies are the definition of an irresistible packable treat.
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Cookies 'N' Cream Blondies
Sorry, brownies—blondies just have more fun! That is especially true in this easy dessert, where classic blondies are loaded with not only chopped Oreos, but cookies and cream candy pieces. These dessert bars nail the perfect balance of being sweet and decadent without feeling overly rich (translation: you'll have a hard time stopping at just one).
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Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Bars
These enticing sugar cookie cheesecake bars are like the hip cousin of more traditionally cherished desserts, ready to steal the show at your next gathering. They flawlessly blend the soft, buttery sweetness of sugar cookies with the luxurious creaminess of cheesecake, all without the fuss of making a traditional cheesecake.
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Nutella Blondies
In this recipe, chewy, sweet blondies are swirled with Nutella for a decadent, but SUPER easy holiday dessert. They only require one bowl, and swirling the Nutella on top is easier than it looks.
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Coconut Cheesecake Bars
A must for coconut lovers, this dessert has everything you love about cheesecake bars, plus the dreaminess of creamy, nutty coconut. Think piña coladas or coconut cream pie in a layered dessert that’s easier to make and to share (perfect for potlucks, parties, and more).
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Best Brownies
When the craving strikes for a classic fudgy brownie, you gotta make your own. Don't let other homemade brownie fails dissuade you. This is the recipe that will change everything. Fudgy on the inside with that iconic crackly top, these brownies turn out perfect, every time.
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Oreo Cheesecake Bars
With layers of chocolate chip cookie dough, Oreos, and cheesecake, these are EVERYTHING. Did we mention they only have 8 ingredients?!
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Strawberry Pop-Tart Blondies
Buttery, chewy, and filled with strawberry jam, this dessert combines the nostalgia of Pop-Tarts and the classic comfort of blondies in one adorable bar cookie. The bite-size treats are great for breakfast or brunch, but also make a fun party dessert— plus they’re easy to pull together.
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Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Brownies
Chocolate and strawberries were always meant to be, and this treat is love at first bite. Go wild and top these with chocolate-covered strawberries too.
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Birthday Cake Blondies
Look, we love a birthday cake, but these easy-to-make blondies are the next best thing. They're moist, chewy, and full of comforting vanilla-and-white-chocolaty goodness—everything a blondie should be, with added flair. Feel free to swap the rainbow sprinkles for whatever you like!
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Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars
Snickerdoodle blondies + creamy cheesecake = MAJOR success. Don't worry if the top of the cheesecake isn't perfectly covered with cookie dough, either—it's meant to be a little bit crumbly. 😉
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Copycat Cosmic Brownies
The classic Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie is an extra chewy brownie with a simple ganache on top and those iconic chocolate chip candies. Our copycat version gets as close as we possibly could to the original—it's a little fudgier than a Cosmic Brownie, but the brownie is still just as chewy. We're obsessed.
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S'mores Brownies
These are the BEST way to eat a s'mores. The brownie stays so gooey and fudgey (like you always want the chocolate in a s'mores to be, but it never is), while the graham crackers on the bottom provide a little crunch.
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Gingerbread Millionaire's Shortbread Bars
If you love soft gingerbread cookies or millionaire's shortbread, then you’ve got to try this incredible mashup. Layers of chocolate and ginger caramel top tender spiced shortbread for a festive twist on this classic British bar.
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Snickerdoodle Blondies
While we love classic snickerdoodles, when we're craving a fun holiday dessert, we turn to these cookie-inspired blondies every single time. Perfectly tender and chewy (with a cinnamon-sugar topping), these blondies get that signature snickerdoodle texture and flavor without cream of tartar.
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Nanaimo Bars
This easy and delicious dessert bar hails from Canada, and we can't get enough of it (and its gorgeous layers)! It's first layer is chocolate, second is a custard-y buttercream, and the third (the best TBH) is a stellar combo of graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and toasted pecans. You're going to be obsessed.
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Oatmeal Fudge Bars
These bars are filled with the creamiest, dreamiest, fudgiest chocolate fudge ever. It's so amazing, we made its layer just as thick as the oatmeal cookie. 😈 There should be enough dough to make two even layers, but if you end up spreading too much dough on the bottom, it's okay to scatter big clumps of the remaining dough on top instead.
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Orange Creamsicle Bars
These triple-layered orange bars have us feeling all nostalgic for the classic frozen Popsicle treat that inspired them. But we won’t linger on it for too long because, just like original creamsicles, these bars are irresistibly good.
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Cookie Dough Brownies
Brownies or cookies? We can never decide, which is why we created these amazing cookie dough brownies! Now you can have the best of both worlds.
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Maple Butter Blondies
Inspired by the cream cheese-maple sauce drizzled on the butter pecan blondies at Applebee's, these easy white chocolate chip blondies highlight a very underutilized baking ingredient: maple syrup. Feel free to use walnuts or pecans here, whichever you prefer.
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Peppermint Bark Brownies
This recipe can be as fancy or as simple as you want, depending on the type of brownies you make. Tbh, this peppermint white chocolate frosting would be amazing on pretty much anything. You could even sub out the brownies for cookies or even... brookies! The delicious options are endless.
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Blueberry-Lemon Pie Bars
Lemons and blueberries go together like spring and sunshine. The crumb topping here is the best part—if you wanted to make extra, we won't tell. 😉
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Classic Blondies
Blondies always get overlooked for brownies, which we just don't get. Here's how we make ours the best: we brown the butter for a distinctive nutty flavor, then throw in white chocolate chips and toasted walnuts. Trust us when we say, these are best topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Brown Butter Pumpkin Blondies
The rich, nutty taste of brown butter makes these pumpkin blondies extra delicious and the perfect fall treat. Pumpkin adds a lot of moisture to baked goods, which keeps these blondies soft and tender, but they’re still slightly chewy in the center, the way the best blondies are.
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Sticky Toffee Blondies
Sticky toffee pudding is synonymous with holidays in the U.K., so we're here to turn it into extra-shareable blondies. The toffee sauce is really easy to make—one it's golden and thick, you can drizzle it over the blondies, then top it with some flaky sea salt to give a salted caramel vibe.
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Pecan Pie Bars
Without the need for making or chilling pie dough, these bars give regular pecan pie a run for its money. A simple press-in crust and a quick, corn syrup-free (!!!) topping makes for a seriously decadent no-fuss dessert. Hosting Thanksgiving just got a liiittle less intimidating.
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Magic Cookie Bars
Though dump cakes might be the easiest dessert to make, these bars are a close second. And we'd reckon that these are even more customizable and more delicious. We encourage you to find your ideal flavor and ingredient combinations to discover the true magic of these bars.
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Sweet Potato Pie Bars
Want to mix up your Thanksgiving desserts this year? Swap the traditional sweet potato pie for these sweet potato pie bars instead! They've got the perfect blend of rich, buttery crust and creamy, spiced filling you love, while being extra easy to make and to share.
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Red Velvet Cookies & Cream Bars
If you love our cookies & cream brownies, you're going to flip over this mash-up cookie bar recipe featuring a red velvet bottom, whole Oreos, and a cookies & cream top. 😍
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Pumpkin Pie Bars
Not only are these pumpkin pie bars the perfect way to feed your hungry crowd on Thanksgiving, they are also so much easier to make than a traditional pie. No crust chilling. No crimping. Just a quick press into the pan and your crust will be ready to go. Way less time, way more glory!
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Rolo Stuffed Blondies
Decadent doesn't even BEGIN to describe these blondies. Try them with any variety of chocolate candies (we bet Heath bars or Twix would be great too!).
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No-Bake Buckeye Cheesecake Bars
Buckeyes are a beloved truffle made of a rich peanut butter filling and dipped in chocolate. It’s similar to a homemade Reese’s in the easiest way possible. This no-bake cheesecake might be even easier. Instead of individually hand-dipping, you get to cut squares of peanut cheesecake with a crunchy chocolate crust and a snappy chocolate top.
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Reese's Peanut Butter Blondies
We have a real soft spot for our Reese's stuffed brownies, but when we're craving a cookie and peanut butter (and chocolate), these blondies are the solution.
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Cookie Lovers Cheesecake Bars
We love an excuse to make anything with a cookie theme, and these cookie bars are just too fun. They've got a chocolate chip cookie crust and are topped with Chips Ahoy and Oreos to drive the theme home. The blue is just for fun, so feel free to skip it or change it up.
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Dirty Chai Blondies
The chewy yet tender brown sugar base here is swirled with chai spices and espresso-spiked caramel, then topped with a black tea glaze to create a decadent and satisfying snack. Skip the coffee shop pastry and enjoy this treat all holiday season long.
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Christmas Tree Brownies
These adorable Christmas tree brownies are for when you don't have a ton of time, but still want to make something cute and festive. They are easy to make and the kids can even help decorate! Use your favorite brownie recipe or keep it simple and use a boxed mix if you like.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Here at Delish, we can’t get enough pumpkin recipes in the fall, whether it’s sweet or salty, and this one is a true winner when we're craving somethin' sweet.
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Lemon-Blueberry Blondies
Blondies are all about two things—brown sugar and vanilla—which pair perfectly with lighter, more delicate fruit flavors. Though sometimes overlooked in lieu of brownies, when it comes to adding springy flavors like lemon and blueberry, only one bar reigns supreme, and these bars are proof.
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Carrot Cake Blondies
These dessert bars are the mash-up of your dreams, featuring a fudgy blondie base, spiced and decorated just like a carrot cake, with pecans and cream cheese frosting.
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Honey & Peanut Butter Blondies
These blondies are like a honey & peanut butter sandwich, in dessert form. They're thick and chewy with all of the honey flavor shining through—they're sure to make you feel like a kid again.
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Peanut Butter Pretzel Butterscotch Blondies
Love a salty-sweet dessert? Prepare to meet your new obsession. Studded with pretzels and butterscotch chips, these rich peanut butter blondies rival any brownie or magic bar out there.
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Pumpkin Oat Bars
Don’t want to make yet another pie for your holiday rotation but still need that distinctive pumpkin pie flavor on your menu? Turn your pumpkin pie into a bar!
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S'mores Millionaire Bars
When we feel like being fancy, we make millionaire shortbread. When we're feeling extra, we make s'mores millionaire bars! Featuring four magical layers of goodness, they're a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Caramel apples are delicious, but they're also a bit of a pain in the butt to make. Give yourself a break and make these cheesecake bars instead! Beyond the bonus of cheesecake (🤤), they're also topped with a streusel that makes them extra special.
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Peanut Butter Cookie–Stuffed Brownies
The name says it all—these are brownies STUFFED with peanut butter cookie dough. We then top it all off with drizzled peanut butter and chopped Reese's pieces to make these the stuff of chocolate PB dreams.
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Piña Colada Cheesecake Bars
We bet you're familiar with lemon curd, but have you ever had pineapple curd before? It's almost TOO good. One bite of these bars will transport you to the beach, piña colada in hand. 😎
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Sugarplum Bars
If you’re looking to add something new and delightful to your dessert spread this year, these are a great place to start. These bars are a great make-ahead treat to add to your next Christmas cookie exchange or deliver as a delicious and thoughtful gift.
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Salted Caramel Brownies
We think these brownies are pretty fudgin' awesome, but if you want to use a boxed brownie mix, feel free. Here it's all about the creamy caramel sauce. Maldon sea salt—or any coarse, flaky salt—is crucial for getting that light hit of salt without making the whole dessert taste salty.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
To make these, we topped a simple graham cracker crust with a creamy cheesecake layer and a sweet pink strawberry layer, then crumbled a cinnamon-spiced streusel on top. The result is a cute, springy dessert that’s remarkable enough to share for holidays and potlucks, but also easy enough to make any time you’re craving cheesecake.
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Baileys Brownies
Just when you thought brownies couldn't get any better, we added booze in the form of a Baileys fudge frosting. You're welcome!
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White Chocolate Peppermint Blondies
These white chocolate peppermint blondies are all dressed up for the holidays and ready to win your Christmas cookie swap. They're easy to make: Just top a peppermint-laced chewy blondie with a layer of snow white frosting and a dusting of chopped peppermints.
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Carrot Patch Brownies
This Easter dessert is not only ridiculously adorable, but so easy to make. A boxed brownie mix is the base to our dessert, topped with chocolate frosting, crushed Oreos, white chocolate-covered strawberries, and Robin Eggs candies. It's the perfect shareable treat that is so easy to make, even the kids can get involved in making and decorating them.
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Blackberry Cheesecake Brownies
These bars are equal parts brownie and cheesecake and we are HERE. FOR. THEM. To make things super easy on yourself, start with brownie mix. (See our favorited boxed mix here.) You will need to make your own blackberry jam though. It'll be much easier to work with than the jarred stuff to achieve those perfect swirls.
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Samoa Brownies
These sweet and sticky brownies will sustain you when your Girl Scout Cookie stash runs out. Want more Girl Scout-inspired treats? Try our Thin Mint cheesecake next.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies
Everyone knows that Andes are the ultimate mint-chocolate chip candy, so we decided that we just had to make brownies inspired by our favorite bite-sized treat. We start with a fudgy brownie base (made from a box!), then top with Andes mints, then a dyed green frosting with mini chocolate chips.
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Apple Pie Bars
When you need to make apple pie for a big group, these bars are absolutely perfect. With a no-fuss crust that you press (not roll), they're SO easier to throw together, and you can't beat that nutty crumb topping.
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Cowboy Blondies
You don't have to be a cowboy to enjoy these blondies, just someone who loves lots (and we mean LOTS) of mix-ins. These have all your faves, from toasted coconut to butterscotch chips, but feel free to add even more if you like.
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Coconut Key Lime Cheesecake Bars
We love a dessert mashup (we see you, brookie), but what if you upped the ante and combined three sweets instead of just two? That’s exactly what we did with these bars, which combine the best of Key lime pie, coconut cream pie, and cheesecake into one next-level treat.
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Fluffernutter Blondies
When you were a kid, was there anything better than smearing peanut butter and marshmallow fluff between white bread and heading off into sandwich heaven? These blondies take that bliss and turn it into a portable, shareable dessert that'll have everyone at your next potluck or bake sale clamoring for the recipe.
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Pecan Pie Brownies
For the brownie lover, the holiday dessert table can be...uninspired. No more! Make these quick-and-easy beauties for the chocolate lover in your life so they're not stuck picking at a slice of pumpkin pie again this year.
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Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
A sweet, creamy lemon-y cheesecake is topped with a tart raspberry jam here for the perfect summer-y treat. These are easier than a full cheesecake, but we do still recommend baking the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent the top from cracking! Don't want to turn on your oven? Try our no-bake cheesecake instead.
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Pumpkin Bars
The pumpkin spice levels in these bars are top notch but, honestly, we're here for the cream cheese frosting. The bars are like a cross between a piece of a cake and a brownie. Serve it for Thanksgiving dessert with a cup of strong coffee for the perfect end to your holiday meal.
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Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Bars
Sick of grabbing the same super-sweet, processed granola bars every morning? Studded with banana chunks and chocolate chips, these hearty oat bars will satisfy your breakfast cravings and sustain you through those long late morning meetings. Oh, and those necessary four o’clock snacks? They’re good for that too.
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars
Love that buttery sweet topping on a crisp or a cobbler? Then you’ve got to try these strawberry-rhubarb crumble bars. Featuring tangy sweet fruit filling and a buttery crumb topping, these bars will make you the most popular person at your next spring cookout.
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Pumpkin Patch Brownies
All you need are two extra steps to turn regular boxed brownies into the cutest fall dessert ever. After making your choice of boxed brownies, you'll top them with crushed Oreos for dirt, green chocolate icing for colorful vines, and candied pumpkins to make the most adorable pumpkin patch complete. So simple!
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Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars
Obsessed with the Cranberry Bliss Bars from Starbucks? Us too, so we made this easy copycat. The chewy blondies are studded with white chocolate chips and cranberries and then get a sweet orange cream cheese frosting and an extra drizzle of white chocolate just for fun.
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Pumpkin Spice Gooey Bars
Fall dessert baking means turning some of our favorite desserts, like the gooey butter cake, into a pumpkin spice version. This cake is meant to be fall-apart gooey, and the moisture in the pumpkin makes this version extra good.
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Gingerbread Blondies
Don't have the time to decorate gingerbread cookies? We feel you. These blondies have everything you love about gingerbread cookies and are so easy to make. They are spicy and chewy and might just become your new winter go-to.
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Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars
With an Oreo crust and a crackly top, these pumpkin crème brûlée-inspired cheesecake bars are what we dream of every fall. The sugar topping really make these stand out above all the rest. Love these? you're going to want to bake our sweet potato crème brûlée bars next!
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Peppermint Sheet-Pan Bars
Peppermint and chocolate (à la classic peppermint bark) is a wonderful pairing, these bars really let the peppermint shine on its own. They have a tender, almost chewy base that is somewhere between a sugar cookie and a blondie; swoops of minty cream cheese frosting with swirls of red and pink; and best of all, the perfect effort-to-yield ratio.
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Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
These cheesecake bars have everything you want in a holiday dessert: a gooey, nutty topping, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a salty-sweet graham cracker crust. They’re the perfect alternative to a traditional pecan pie for Thanksgiving—or any day.
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