554 bar recipes

For the best taste, use good-quality caramels in this rich, gooey bar that keeps best refrigerated. It's from Jan Christofferson of Eagle River.

Date and nut bars with chopped dates, pecans, and powdered sugar rolled into chewy little squares. An old-fashioned cookie bar that's dense, fruity, and naturally sweet with minimal flour.

Gooey butter pecan bars layered with melted marshmallows, chocolate chips, and coconut on a cake mix crust. A 5-minute prep, no-fuss dessert bar that disappears at every potluck and bake sale.

Saucy ground beef with onion, green pepper, and Worcestershire spooned over toasted buns in 30 minutes flat. This quick weeknight sloppy joe is a budget-friendly family dinner that kids actually ask for.

Creamy peanut butter cheesecake pie loaded with Snickers chunks and silky chocolate topping. An indulgent dessert that disappears at potlucks and parties.

Helen's Beef Bar-B-Que: a tangy-sweet shredded beef sandwich filling with celery, onions, mushrooms, and a brown sugar-mustard sauce. Crockpot-adaptable, makes 10 generous servings.

Layered peanut butter chocolate bars with a butter cookie crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and double milk chocolate layers. No-bake filling, one hour chill, and pure candy shop flavor.

Gold medal caramel bars layer a chocolate cake mix base with caramel topping and chocolate chips, then crumbled cake mix streusel. Four-ingredient potluck bars for the cookie swap.

No-bake peanut butter bars with graham crackers, powdered sugar, and chunky peanut butter topped with melted chocolate. Tastes like a homemade Reese's cup in bar form.

With three rich, sweet, buttery and chocolatey layers, every bite is a luxury enjoyment. The combination of caramel, chocolate and shortbread is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Rocky road fudge bars with three layers: chocolate brownie base, cream cheese filling with chocolate chips, marshmallow topping, and a swirled chocolate-cream cheese frosting.

No-bake butterscotch bars with applesauce, vanilla wafers, raisins, and wheat germ, cooked in the microwave in 8 minutes. A quick, chewy snack bar the kids will love.

Pecan wood smoked BBQ pork ribs rubbed with seasoning and slow-smoked at 220 degrees for 3 to 4 hours. Basted with barbecue sauce only in the last 20 minutes for a sticky glaze.

Grilled shrimp marinated in pineapple juice, lemon, and hot sauce for a sweet-heat kick. Thread on skewers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or serve as a sizzling summer entree for 6 to 8.

Holiday fruit bars: a brown sugar shortbread crust topped with a chewy raisin, candied cherry, and lemon-zest filling. Cookie-tin classic for Christmas and gift trays.

Dutch apple crumb bars stack a shortbread crust, apple-date filling, and cinnamon oat crumble into sliceable bars. Classic streusel topping over tender baked apples with a chewy date kick.