Craving something sweet? These 20 dessert bar recipes are here to satisfy every sweet tooth. From gooey caramel bars to rich chocolate layers, there’s a treat for everyone. Perfect for parties, or just a little indulgence, these easy-to-make bars will quickly become your go-to desserts.

Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars

Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Buttery shortbread meets smooth caramel and a decadent chocolate layer. These bars are a treat for anyone who loves that classic sweet-and-salty combo.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars

Easy Lemon Bars with Brown Sugar Shortbread Crust

Easy Lemon Bars with Brown Sugar Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Zesty, tangy lemon curd is perfectly balanced on a rich brown sugar shortbread crust. These bright and cheerful bars are a citrus lover’s dream!
Get the Recipe: Easy Lemon Bars with Brown Sugar Shortbread Crust

Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Classic pecan pie flavors in portable, bite-sized form? Yes, please! These bars bring the gooey sweetness of pecan pie together with a flaky base for effortless enjoyment.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Bars

Raspberry Shortbread Bars

Raspberry Shortbread Bars. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Sweet and tart raspberry filling sits on a buttery shortbread crust, topped with a crumbly streusel layer. These bars are bursting with fruity goodness.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Shortbread Bars

Strawberry Bars with Lemon Glaze

Strawberry Bars with Lemon Glaze. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Fresh strawberries and a tangy lemon glaze elevate these soft and chewy bars to something extra special. They’re a touch of sunshine in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Bars with Lemon Glaze

Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Think soft, buttery sugar cookies but in bar form! These frosted delights are sweet, colorful, and incredibly easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Bars

White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Creamy cheesecake topped with smooth white chocolate on a buttery crust will make these bars your new favorite dessert. Perfect for satisfying a rich, sweet craving.
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Stacked chocolate peanut butter crunch bars.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and a crunchy cereal base come together for the ultimate no-bake treat. These bars are pure nostalgia in every bite.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Graham Cracker Cookie Bars topped with m&m's.
Graham Cracker Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Crushed graham crackers add sweetness and crunch to these perfectly soft and chewy cookie bars. A simple and addictive dessert!
Get the Recipe: Graham Cracker Cookie Bars

Homemade Kit Kat Bars

Stack of chocolate-covered wafer cookies with visible layers, surrounded by chocolate chips and additional wafers.
Homemade Kit Kat Bars. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Why buy store-bought when you can make your own? Layers of crispy wafers and milk chocolate are easy to create at home with these fun bars.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Kit Kat Bars

Ice cream bars

Homemade ice cream bar dipped in chocolate on a plate being covered in peanuts with more ice cream bars around it.
Ice cream bars. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

These homemade ice cream bars are creamy, cool, and absolutely customizable. Dip them in chocolate, sprinkles, or nuts for a treat that screams summer!
Get the Recipe: Ice cream bars

Peanut Butter Bars

A cooling rack with slices of bread and a bowl of caramel sauce.
Peanut Butter Bars. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Creamy peanut butter filling topped with a smooth chocolate layer. These bars are like the lovechild of a Reese’s and a brownie, and they never disappoint.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Bars

Pumpkin Bars

A slice of pumpkin bars on a plate.
Pumpkin Bars. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

Loaded with cozy fall spices and a hint of sweetness, these pumpkin bars are great for autumn parties… or any time you crave a touch of fall flavor!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Bars

Three cinnamon sugar blondies stacked on a white plate, placed on a woven tray, with a cinnamon stick beside them.
Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

If you love snickerdoodles, you’ll adore these soft and cinnamon-packed bars with a touch of sugary crunch on top. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!
Get the Recipe: Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a white T-shirt and dark jeans, stands in a kitchen with a brick backsplash and stainless steel appliances. She is smiling and resting her hands on the counter.

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