Best Dessert Bar Recipes 9 Tasty Treats To Bake Up Any Day

Jump to Recipe These dessert bar recipes are some of my go-to, all-time favorite recipes to make for any occasion all year long! I love how the possibilities are endless with dessert bars- you can add some extra mix-ins or finish them with a drizzle of your favorite topping! The Very Best Dessert Bar Recipes Dessert bars are great for an after-dinner treat, having a celebration, or even hanging out on the patio! I compiled this list of my best dessert bar recipes, just for you! No matter what your sweet craving is, you will be able to find a dessert bar recipe that is exactly what you need! Chocolate, butterscotch, lemons, or pecans- they’re all right here!

Jump to:The Very Best Dessert Bar Recipes 1. Chocolate Revel Bars 2. Christmas M&M Cookie Bars 3. Hello Dolly Bars 4. 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars 5. Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Almond Bars 6. Chocolate Pecan Slab Pie Bars 7. Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade Bars 8. Lemon Bars 9. Pineapple Bars 📋 Recipe

1. Chocolate Revel Bars The delicious, fudgy flavor combined with the sweet oat crust is what makes these chocolate revel bars so addicting! Everyone will be lining up to give these bars a try because they are completely irresistible! What’s better than a delectable, chocolatey dessert? One that is also incredibly easy to make!

Chocolate Revel Bars

These incredible and addictively delicious chocolate revel bars are my take on the Starbucks oat and fudge bars! These bars have a buttery oat crust, crumble topping, and are filled with a rich, sticky chocolate and walnut filling- they are the perfect sweet treat!

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2. Christmas M&M Cookie Bars These Christmas M&M cookie bars make a great addition to the lineup of holiday baking. They are filled with chocolate chips and colored candy which makes them a family favorite. These bars are so easy to make that they are a great dessert to let your kids help out with! Trade out the red and green M&Ms and you can make this any time of the year!

Christmas M&M Cookie Bars

These festive Christmas M&M cookie bars are packed with red and green holiday M&M’s, mini chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips! They’re a great start to your holiday baking and a delightful treat for cookie swaps and holiday cookie trays!

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3. Hello Dolly Bars This tasty dessert bar is all about layers. Graham crackers, chocolate chips, butterscotch, shredded coconut, and pecans all come together to make a cookie bar that is one of a kind! This very popular bar is loved by both kids and adults! The decadent variety of flavors is going to be remembered!

Hello Dolly Bars

Hello Dolly Bars are an all-around favorite for everyone. Layers of tasty ingredients that magically turn into fabulous cookie bars! Also known as 7-layer bars, miracle bars, magic cookie bars, coconut dream bars, or magic bars. Whatever you may call them they are fantastic, and incredibly easy, with no special equipment needed!

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4. 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars 2 ingredients are the only thing you’re going to need to make the citrusy bar! Lemon bars are already loved by many, so why not make them even easier? Once you try out this recipe you won’t want to make them any other way! You can make these lemon bars even more delicious by using my microwave lemon curd instead of the lemon crème filling! You won’t be disappointed!

2 Ingredient Lemon Bars

Super easy 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars are mixed and baked in no time at all! It only takes a box of cake mix and some lemon creme filling to create these delightfully light and airy lemon bars! They’re perfect with a light dusting of confectioners sugar, and suitable for serving at any occasion!

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5. Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Almond Bars Chocolate-covered cherries are such a well-loved treat. In this recipe, I used that same flavor concept to make a crave-worthy chocolatey, creamy almond bar! Not only are they delicious, but the cherries add a nice pop of red that make them fun and festive! The hardest part about this recipe is having to wait for it to chill in the fridge. But don’t worry, it is well worth it!

Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Almond Bars

Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Almond Bars are a sweet, chocolate, fudgy answer to your chocolate covered cherry cravings!

Check out this recipe

6. Chocolate Pecan Slab Pie Bars Chewy and crunchy come together in this irresistible chocolatey dessert! These bars are a crowd-pleaser every time I serve them! No matter the occasion, this is the recipe you need to be the best dessert on the table! Make sure to make an extra big batch because these slab pie bars will vanish quickly!

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

These chocolate pecan pie bars are a wildly popular and delicious treat whenever and wherever they are served! There is no way to go wrong when you have a delightful cream cheese pie crust topped with chewy, chocolate filling and crunchy pecans! It doesn’t matter what the occasion is to make a batch of such a fantastic dessert!

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Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade Bars This fun and fruity treat are perfect for the summertime (or any time of year)! If regular lemon bars just aren’t enough to satisfy that sweet tooth then this is exactly what you need! These bars are a staple dessert in my household because they are so good! Whether you will be hanging out at home with the family or going to a get-together, these strawberry pineapple lemonade bars are going to be a hit!

Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade Bars Recipe

This fruit filled delight is sure to please the entire family!

Check out this recipe

8. Lemon Bars The citrusy, tart-yet-sweet flavor of these lemon bars is one of my all-time favorites! You cannot go wrong with this classic recipe. Anyone who loves lemons as much as I do is going to line up to try these! Made entirely of pantry staple ingredients, you won’t even need to make a trip to the store.

Lemon Bars Recipe

These lemon bars are a personal addiction of mine, you should make some and come over!

Check out this recipe

9. Pineapple Bars These pineapple bars are a delightful alternative to the classic lemon bars. If you love pineapple you will love this dessert! I highly recommend you drizzle the coconut icing on top to add that final, sweet touch! Add some toasted coconut shavings to make it even better!

Pineapple Bars

If you love pineapple (and/or lemon bars), you are sure to love this super easy pineapple bars recipe! Canned pineapple works in a pinch, but cut up half of a whole fresh pineapple and get ready to be hooked for life on this sweet and tangy treat!!

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These dessert bar recipes are so easy and delicious, that you’ll want to make them again and again! Leave a comment below and let me know which bar is your favorite!

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Best Dessert Bar Recipes: Chocolate Revel Bars (+More Great Sweets!)

These dessert bar recipes are some of my go-to, all-time favorite recipes to make for any occasion all year long! I love how the possibilities are endless with dessert bars- you can add some extra mix-ins or finish them with a drizzle of your favorite topping!

Author | Angela

Servings: 24 servings Calories: 377kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 45 minutes Total Time 1 hour

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3xCrust & Crumble Topping▢ 1 cup butter (softened, at room temperature)▢ 2 cups light brown sugar (packed)▢ 2 large eggs (at room temperature)▢ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ 3 cups quick cooking oats▢ 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda▢ 1 teaspoon saltChocolate Filling▢ 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 14-ounce can)▢ 12 oz chocolate chips (1 12-ounce bag or 1 ½ cups, I prefer semi-sweet chocolate)▢ 3 tablespoon butter▢ 1 teaspoon salt▢ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ ⅓ cup walnuts (chopped)

InstructionsPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease, butter, or spray a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.In a large mixing bowl cream together the brown sugar and butter until smooth then add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix to combine then stir in the baking soda and salt.1 cup butter, 2 cups light brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon saltAdd the all-purpose flour and quick oats and mix until evenly distributed. 3 cups quick cooking oats, 2 ½ cups all-purpose flourTransfer ⅔ of the crust and crumble mixture into your prepared baking dish and use your hands to press this down into the pan firmly as your bottom crust. Set the remaining ⅓ aside to use as the crumble topping later.Make the Chocolate FillingHeat a large saucepan over low heat with the chocolate filling layer ingredients including condensed milk, chocolate chips, butter, and salt. Stir occasionally until the sauce is smooth.14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 12 oz chocolate chips, 3 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon saltRemove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract then the chopped walnuts.2 teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅓ cup walnutsTransfer the filling layer to the pan by spooning or pouring the filling down the center of your oat base in the baking dish. Use a spatula to spread the filling out to the pan edges. Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the top of the chocolate layer.Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is a light golden brown. Equipment You May Need9x13 baking panMixing BowlSilicone Spatula Set Notes Room temperature eggs incorporate into dough much more easily! To bring your eggs to room temp, leave them on your counter for no more than 90 minutes. Alternatively, you can place the eggs into a bowl of warm water for 15 minutes, changing out the water every 5 minutes. If you prefer to make this a gluten-free dessert, you can substitute 1:1 gluten-free flour! Make sure you’re using a blend that includes xanthan gum, a binding agent that helps gluten-free baked goods not fall apart. I like to toast my walnuts for the best flavor! Spread out the chopped walnuts in an even layer and toast in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the walnuts are fragrant and golden brown.

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

The Very Best Dessert Bar Recipes

Dessert bars are great for an after-dinner treat, having a celebration, or even hanging out on the patio! I compiled this list of my best dessert bar recipes, just for you!

No matter what your sweet craving is, you will be able to find a dessert bar recipe that is exactly what you need! Chocolate, butterscotch, lemons, or pecans- they’re all right here!

1. Chocolate Revel Bars

The delicious, fudgy flavor combined with the sweet oat crust is what makes these chocolate revel bars so addicting! Everyone will be lining up to give these bars a try because they are completely irresistible!

What’s better than a delectable, chocolatey dessert? One that is also incredibly easy to make!

Chocolate Revel Bars

Check out this recipe

These Christmas M&M cookie bars make a great addition to the lineup of holiday baking. They are filled with chocolate chips and colored candy which makes them a family favorite.

These bars are so easy to make that they are a great dessert to let your kids help out with! Trade out the red and green M&Ms and you can make this any time of the year!

Christmas M&M Cookie Bars

Check out this recipe

3. Hello Dolly Bars

This tasty dessert bar is all about layers. Graham crackers, chocolate chips, butterscotch, shredded coconut, and pecans all come together to make a cookie bar that is one of a kind!

This very popular bar is loved by both kids and adults! The decadent variety of flavors is going to be remembered!

Hello Dolly Bars

Check out this recipe

4. 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars

2 ingredients are the only thing you’re going to need to make the citrusy bar! Lemon bars are already loved by many, so why not make them even easier? Once you try out this recipe you won’t want to make them any other way!

You can make these lemon bars even more delicious by using my microwave lemon curd instead of the lemon crème filling! You won’t be disappointed!

2 Ingredient Lemon Bars

Check out this recipe

5. Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Almond Bars

Chocolate-covered cherries are such a well-loved treat. In this recipe, I used that same flavor concept to make a crave-worthy chocolatey, creamy almond bar! Not only are they delicious, but the cherries add a nice pop of red that make them fun and festive!

The hardest part about this recipe is having to wait for it to chill in the fridge. But don’t worry, it is well worth it!

Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Almond Bars

Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Almond Bars are a sweet, chocolate, fudgy answer to your chocolate covered cherry cravings!

Check out this recipe

6. Chocolate Pecan Slab Pie Bars

Chewy and crunchy come together in this irresistible chocolatey dessert! These bars are a crowd-pleaser every time I serve them! No matter the occasion, this is the recipe you need to be the best dessert on the table!

Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Almond Bars are a sweet, chocolate, fudgy answer to your chocolate covered cherry cravings!

Make sure to make an extra big batch because these slab pie bars will vanish quickly!

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

Check out this recipe

7. Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade Bars

This fun and fruity treat are perfect for the summertime (or any time of year)! If regular lemon bars just aren’t enough to satisfy that sweet tooth then this is exactly what you need!

These bars are a staple dessert in my household because they are so good! Whether you will be hanging out at home with the family or going to a get-together, these strawberry pineapple lemonade bars are going to be a hit!

Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade Bars Recipe

This fruit filled delight is sure to please the entire family!

Check out this recipe

8. Lemon Bars

The citrusy, tart-yet-sweet flavor of these lemon bars is one of my all-time favorites! You cannot go wrong with this classic recipe.

This fruit filled delight is sure to please the entire family!

Anyone who loves lemons as much as I do is going to line up to try these! Made entirely of pantry staple ingredients, you won’t even need to make a trip to the store.

Lemon Bars Recipe

These lemon bars are a personal addiction of mine, you should make some and come over!

Check out this recipe

9. Pineapple Bars

These pineapple bars are a delightful alternative to the classic lemon bars. If you love pineapple you will love this dessert!

These lemon bars are a personal addiction of mine, you should make some and come over!

I highly recommend you drizzle the coconut icing on top to add that final, sweet touch! Add some toasted coconut shavings to make it even better!

Pineapple Bars

Check out this recipe

These dessert bar recipes are so easy and delicious, that you’ll want to make them again and again! Leave a comment below and let me know which bar is your favorite!

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Best Dessert Bar Recipes: Chocolate Revel Bars (+More Great Sweets!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 24 servings Calories: 377kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 45 minutes Total Time 1 hour

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5 from 1 review

Best Dessert Bar Recipes: Chocolate Revel Bars (+More Great Sweets!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 24 servings

Calories: 377kcal

Prep 15 minutes

Cooking 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3xCrust & Crumble Topping▢ 1 cup butter (softened, at room temperature)▢ 2 cups light brown sugar (packed)▢ 2 large eggs (at room temperature)▢ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ 3 cups quick cooking oats▢ 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda▢ 1 teaspoon saltChocolate Filling▢ 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (1 14-ounce can)▢ 12 oz chocolate chips (1 12-ounce bag or 1 ½ cups, I prefer semi-sweet chocolate)▢ 3 tablespoon butter▢ 1 teaspoon salt▢ 2 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ ⅓ cup walnuts (chopped)

Equipment You May Need9x13 baking panMixing BowlSilicone Spatula Set

Notes Room temperature eggs incorporate into dough much more easily! To bring your eggs to room temp, leave them on your counter for no more than 90 minutes. Alternatively, you can place the eggs into a bowl of warm water for 15 minutes, changing out the water every 5 minutes. If you prefer to make this a gluten-free dessert, you can substitute 1:1 gluten-free flour! Make sure you’re using a blend that includes xanthan gum, a binding agent that helps gluten-free baked goods not fall apart. I like to toast my walnuts for the best flavor! Spread out the chopped walnuts in an even layer and toast in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the walnuts are fragrant and golden brown.

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Course Chocolate, Cookies & Bars Recipes, Dessert RecipesCuisine American

US CustomaryMetric

The Very Best Dessert Bar Recipes#

1. Chocolate Revel Bars#

2. Christmas M&M Cookie Bars#

3. Hello Dolly Bars#

4. 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars#

5. Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Almond Bars#

6. Chocolate Pecan Slab Pie Bars#

7. Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade Bars#

8. Lemon Bars#

9. Pineapple Bars#

📋 Recipe#

Best Dessert Bar Recipes: Chocolate Revel Bars (+More Great Sweets!)#

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The Very Best Dessert Bar Recipes

1. Chocolate Revel Bars

2. Christmas M&M Cookie Bars

3. Hello Dolly Bars

4. 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars

5. Chocolate Chip Maraschino Cherry Almond Bars

6. Chocolate Pecan Slab Pie Bars

7. Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade Bars

8. Lemon Bars

9. Pineapple Bars

📋 Recipe

Best Dessert Bar Recipes: Chocolate Revel Bars (+More Great Sweets!)

Nutrition