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    Home » Blog » Best of Food & Drink

    35 Easy Dessert Bars You Have to Try

    Modified: Mar 23, 2026 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Dessert bars are the perfect sweet treat. They make great after-dinner desserts or additions to just about any special occasion you can think of. With this collection of 35 bars, you'll have so many portable treats to choose from for your next dessert or event. Try red velvet cookie bars, chunky monkey bars, no-bake peanut butter bars, and more.

    Dubai Chocolate Brownies

    Dubai chocolate brownies with a bite taken out of it.
    Dubai Chocolate Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    These Dubai Chocolate Brownies are a stunning dessert you need to make. They take the viral crispy pistachio layer and combine it with a fudgy brownie base.
    Get the Recipe: Dubai Chocolate Brownies

    Easter Brownies

    Easter brownies stacked on a table.
    Easter Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    These Easter brownies are delightfully festive and decadent. They are dense and fudgy with plenty of rich chocolate flavor and adorable Easter decorations.
    Get the Recipe: Easter Brownies

    Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars

    Close-up of a caramel slice topped with sliced bananas and nuts on a plate, sweetened with brown sugar.
    Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These butterscotch caramel cashew bars are loaded with sweet and salty goodness. Everyone always loves them!
    Get the Recipe: Butterscotch Caramel Cashew Bars

    The Best Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

    A pile of bars.
    The Best Peanut Butter Cookie Bars. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    The cookie bars are soft, chewy and thick with a chocolate layer on top covered with a sprinkling of M & M's.
    Get the Recipe: The Best Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

    M&M Brownies

    Two M & M brownies on a plate.
    M & M Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This M&M brownies recipe is rich, fudgy, and topped with colorful M&Ms. They're a colorful, double shot of chocolaty goodness.
    Get the Recipe: M&M Brownies

    Can't Get Enough Of That Golden Crisp Squares

    A pile of Golden Crisp Squares on plate.
    Can't Get Enough of That Golden Crisp Squares. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Golden Crisp squares are a tasty cereal treat bar and a twist on classic Rice Krispies treats made with Golden Crisp cereal.
    Get the Recipe: Can't Get Enough Of That Golden Crisp Squares

    Easy Sugar Cookie Bars

    Easy Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    The combo of butter and cream cheese makes this easy sugar cookie bars recipe so soft. Make these easy bar cookies as Christmas cookie bars!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Sugar Cookie Bars

    Cranberry Pretzel Salad

    A Cranberry Pretzel Salad square on a plate.
    Cranberry Pretzel Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Cranberry Pretzel Salad has wonderfully balanced flavors and textures. It has a crispy pretzel crust and luscious filling, and is finished with Jello.
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry Pretzel Salad

    Easy Cake Mix Cookie Bars

    A tray of chocolate chip cookie bars, cut into squares. The golden-brown bars are topped with scattered chocolate chips.
    Easy Cake Mix Cookie Bars. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Easy Cake Mix Cookie Bars recipe makes melt in your mouth, soft, fluffy cookie bars that are full of chocolate chips.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Cake Mix Cookie Bars

    Oreo Brookies

    An Oreo brookie held in the air.
    Oreo Brookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    Oreo Brookies are the ultimate chocolate lovers layered dessert with brownies, Oreos, and cookie dough baked into rich, gooey bars. These treats are easy, indulgent, and perfect for sharing.
    Get the Recipe: Oreo Brookies

    Pink Velvet Brownies

    A pink velvet brownie on a table with a bite out of it.
    Pink Velvet Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These viral Pink Velvet Brownies are trending for a reason. They are wonderfully chewy with a fun and adorable pink color that's perfect for Valentine's Day.
    Get the Recipe: Pink Velvet Brownies

    Red Velvet Brownies

    Red Velvet Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Red Velvet Brownies are wonderfully fudgy with that signature red velvet flavor. They have a rich and chewy center that feels like a brownie, not cake.
    Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Brownies

    Grandma's Rhubarb Custard Bars

    A serving of delicious rhubarb custard on a white plate with a fork.
    Grandma's Rhubarb Custard Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's recipe for rhubarb custard bars are melt in your mouth delicious especially warm, right out of the oven. These are the best custard rhubarb bars around!
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Rhubarb Custard Bars

    Marshmallow Popcorn Bars

    A close-up of colorful candy bark in a 13 x 9 inch dessert pan, topped with yellow candy eggs, multicolored sprinkles, and drizzled with blue and purple icing. The bark appears to be made of popped popcorn and cereal pieces.
    Marshmallow Popcorn Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Easter-themed Marshmallow Popcorn Bars make the perfect treat for the spring holiday season - they're easy, versatile, & full of festive colors!
    Get the Recipe: Marshmallow Popcorn Bars

    Eggnog Cookie Bars

    Slices of vanilla frosted cake with golden sprinkles on a cooling rack displaying easy cookie recipes.
    Eggnog Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Eggnog Cookie Bars are the ultimate creamy, eggnog lovers dessert bar. The perfect cookie bottom covered with the best creamy eggnog icing!
    Get the Recipe: Eggnog Cookie Bars

    Chunky Monkey Bars

    A close-up of a square chocolate chip cookie bar on a white surface, offering tempting treats in every bite.
    Chunky Monkey Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This chunky monkey bars recipe is loaded with the classic Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors we love like bananas, chocolate chunks, and walnuts.
    Get the Recipe: Chunky Monkey Bars

    Easy Creamy Peach Squares

    A peach bar on a plate.
    Easy Creamy Peach Squares. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Creamy Peach Squares are so easy and the perfect layered dessert, with cream cheese, a graham cracker crust, and canned peaches in every bite!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Creamy Peach Squares

    The Best Grasshopper Brownies

    Grasshopper Brownies with a layer of green frosting on board.
    The Best Grasshopper Brownies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    The Best Grasshopper Brownies are decadent, fudgy, chocolate mint brownies with a minty cream cheese buttercream frosting! Just like a grasshopper cocktail!
    Get the Recipe: The Best Grasshopper Brownies

    Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

    A pile of bars with top one missing bite.
    Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    My grandma's Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars recipe is amazing with a peanut butter base topped with melted chocolate chips and more!
    Get the Recipe: Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

    Caramel Cookie Bars

    A close-up of stacked peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie bars, showcasing visible chunks of chocolate chips and swirls of peanut butter – a delightful treat perfect for any sweet recipes.
    Caramel Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Caramel Cookie Bars are a deliciously soft and chewy cookie with a gooey chocolate and caramel center. They are the perfect treat for caramel and chocolate lovers!
    Get the Recipe: Caramel Cookie Bars

    Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars

    Stack of festive chocolate chip cookie bars, perfect for 9x9 desserts, topped with chocolate and red, green, and white sprinkles.
    Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars are easy, no bake, eggless, with edible peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate chip ganache.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars

    Red Velvet Cookie Bars

    Close-up of red velvet brownies, perfectly baked in a 9X9 pan, topped with white frosting and red and brown sprinkles, stacked on a cooling rack.
    Red Velvet Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Red Velvet Cookie Bars are easy and quick to make. Perfect when you need an amazing, decadent, chocolate dessert in a hurry, covered in cream cheese icing!
    Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cookie Bars

    Oreo Brownies

    A stack of chocolate Oreo brownies, showcasing layers of rich, fudgy brownie, Oreo cookie pieces, and a creamy filling—a perfect template for indulgence.
    Oreo Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Oreo brownies recipe features classic Oreo sandwich cookies inside rich, fudgy brownies. The best brownies you'll ever eat!
    Get the Recipe: Oreo Brownies

    Easy Blueberry Pie Bars

    A hand holding a blueberry-filled bar with a crumbly topping, with more bars visible in the background.
    Easy Blueberry Pie Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Blueberry Pie Bars are a delicious combination of sweet blueberry filling nestled between a buttery crust and crumble topping.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Blueberry Pie Bars

    Chocolate Chip Brownies

    Two rich chocolate brownies stacked on a cooling rack, with more brownies and a bowl of chocolate chips in the background. The moist brownies reveal tantalizing chocolate chunks throughout.
    Chocolate Chip Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Chocolate Chip Brownies are super soft, chewy, and fudgy. This is a soft and chewy brownie cookie you have to try!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Brownies

    Rice Krispie Hay Bales

    A pile of Rice Krispie Hay Bales.
    Rice Krispie Hay Bales. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Rice Krispie hay bales recipe is a fun, fall take on the classic treat, with a melted peanut butter coating and licorice hay bale ties.
    Get the Recipe: Rice Krispie Hay Bales

    Lazy Cookie Bars

    A stack of decadent chocolate chip cookie bars topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with rich caramel sauce.
    Lazy Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Soft, chewy lazy cookie bars or cake mix cookie bars make a delightful dessert when you have no time to bake from scratch!
    Get the Recipe: Lazy Cookie Bars

    Brown Butter Brownies

    Brown Butter Brownie squares on a cooling rack.
    Brown Butter Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Brown Butter Brownies with pecans are for nut and chocolate lovers everywhere! Wonderfully moist, chewy, and perfect for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Brownies

    Nutty Condensed Milk Brownies

    A brownie square topped with chopped nuts on a plate.
    Nutty Condensed Milk Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These sweetened condensed milk brownies are super moist and so fudgy. They're perfect for moments when nothing but chocolate will do!
    Get the Recipe: Nutty Condensed Milk Brownies

    Easy Carrot Cake Bars

    Three stacked frosted carrot cake bars with nuts, topped with cream cheese frosting, set against a blurred background. Perfect 8X8 desserts for any sweet tooth!
    Easy Carrot Cake Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Carrot Cake Bars are moist and covered in a wonderful cream cheese buttercream frosting. These cake bars are just like the full cake!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Carrot Cake Bars

    Lemon Cheesecake Bars

    A stack of Lemon Bar Cheesecake squares on a plate, garnished with lemon slices and lemon zest.
    Lemon Cheesecake Bars. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Lemon Bar Cheesecake is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. You'll love the creamy texture and added lemon zest!
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Bar Cheesecake

    Chewy Cream Cheese Brownies

    Cream Cheese Brownies on a plate.
    Chewy Cream Cheese Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Chewy Cream Cheese Brownies are so soft and totally chewy. A little bit of the cream cheese mixture in every chocolaty bite!
    Get the Recipe: Chewy Cream Cheese Brownies

    Reese's Brownies

    Reese's Brownies stacked on a plate.
    Reese's Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Reese's Brownies are super moist, oh so chewy, full of Reese's peanut butter candy flavor and always disappear lightening fast.
    Get the Recipe: Reese's Brownies

    Peanut Butter Banana Brownies

    Peanut Butter Banana Brownies on cutting board.
    Peanut Butter Banana Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Peanut butter banana brownies are super-moist and tender and loaded with chocolate, peanut butter, banana, and nuts. Delicious!
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Brownies

    Kit Kat Cookie Bars

    A close-up view of a dessert bar featuring a crumbly texture and embedded with chunks of rich chocolate-covered wafer pieces.
    Kit Kat Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Kit Kat Cookie Bars are mouth-watering, soft, chewy, easy to make treats, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing your friends and family.
    Get the Recipe: Kit Kat Cookie Bars

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