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Press or pour your cookie dough into a pan and cut into cookie-sized portions after baking and you have bar cookies! Sometimes a single flavor, sometimes made with multiple layers, the creative possibilities for bar cookies (tray bakes in England) are endless. We have recipes that are just right for any gathering, bar none!

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By mrshermes2002

Rate this recipe 4.6/5 (18 Votes)
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Servings 15
Preparation time 35
Cooking time 190

  • 1 (1.5-ounce) pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 3 cups strawberries, coarsely chopped, about 1 pound
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

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An assortment of different candies makes these cookie bars fun and delicious

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1-stick), melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Heaping 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, use Jiff, Skippy, etc.; don't use homemade or natural it is too runny
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter M&Ms or Peanut, Plain, or favorite variety
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks, or a combination
  • 1/2 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Chips
  • 1/3 cup Heath Bar Toffee Bits
4.6/5 (19 Votes)

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Smores Cookie Bars. Graham Cracker, Hershey’s Chocolate and marshmallow wrapped up neatly in a bar

  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup mini marshmallows plus a few extra for the top
  • 1 regular sized milk chocolate Hershey Bar
4.5/5 (17 Votes)

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You can always change this recipe up to your liking, throw in your favorite flavored chips such as white chocolate ...

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup flour sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
4.4/5 (25 Votes)

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These Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars are always a favorite for the Holidays but we enjoy them throughout the year, th

  • 1 (16.5 or 18-ounce) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 1/2 cups white baking pieces
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • Crushed red and/or green peppermint candies or chopped candy-cane-flavor white chocolate kisses
4.4/5 (11 Votes)

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You may want to make a double batch of these sweet banana brownies so you can try both frosting options! Brown Butt

  • BANANA BREAD BARS:
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • BROWN BUTTER FROSTING:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • OR
  • VANILLA BEAN FROSTING:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
3.8/5 (704 Votes)

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These bars are just wonderful! The crust and topping has a subtle caramel flavor thanks to all that butter and brow...

  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/4 cups quick cooking oatmeal (not instant)
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (I used creamy)
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 King size Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup candy bars, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
4.5/5 (235 Votes)

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This recipe combines two of the best desserts, snickerdoodle cookies and apple pie, and makes it into one scrumptio...

  • 1 (16.5-ounce) can Pillsbury refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 1 (20-ounce) can apple pie filling
  • Cinnamon sugar (1/4 cup of granulated sugar & 4 teaspoons of ground cinnamon)
4.2/5 (260 Votes)

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Rice Krispie treats that pack a Reeses Chocolate Peanut Butter punch! Enjoy!

  • 6 cups Cocoa Krispies Cereal
  • 16 to 18 Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, diced
  • 5 tablespoons butter or margarin
  • 3 tablespoons light karo syrup
  • 1 package (10-ounce) plus 2 heaping cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
4.4/5 (216 Votes)

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Chocolate + Caramel + Peanut butter + Rice Krispies = A deliciously SWEET TREAT!

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 10 ounce bag marshmallows or mini-marshmallows
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 14 ounce bag unwrapped caramels
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter, divided use
  • 12-ounce bag semisweet or dark chocolate
4.3/5 (225 Votes)

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Simply and yummy grasshopper cheesecake bars featuring a mint chocolate chip cookie crust, silky smooth cheesecake ...

  • 1 package refrigerated Pillsbury Ready To Bake!® Big Deluxe Chocolate Chip Cookies with Hershey's® mini Kisses®
  • 2 packages (8-ounces each) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup mint coffee creamer
  • Few drops mint extract (optional)
  • Few drops green food color
  • 3 ounces mint chocolate chips, for decorating
4.5/5 (146 Votes)

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You are wearing eating pants for these Butterfinger Bars, right? Like I mentioned in the previous post all prayers ...

  • CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE LAYER:
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup flour plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips plus 1/2 cup for top
  • 5 Butterfinger bars, king size
  • CHEESECAKE LAYER:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
4.4/5 (118 Votes)

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Lemon bars with go to a new height with a sprinkle of coconut on top! A refreshing dessert, perfect to make for yo

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
4.4/5 (126 Votes)

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Got a sweet tooth that needs to be satisfied? Try these decadent cheesecake bars filled with mini Rolos and topped ...

  • CRUST:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • CHEESECAKE:
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup mini Rolos
  • CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce
4.5/5 (104 Votes)

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Deliciously sweet lemon bars with a shortbread crust and a rich lemon filling

  • CRUST:
  • 1/2 pound unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • FILLING:
  • 6 extra-large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
3.9/5 (373 Votes)

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