31 of Grandma's Square Desserts That Leave Your Reaching for More

When it comes to desserts, anything made by grandmas is always a little bit sweeter, and the sweetest of all are square desserts. From brownies to cheesecake bars, this collection of 31 of Grandma's square desserts has all her greatest hits. Enjoy creamy peach squares, caramel cookie bars, English butter toffee, and more.

Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake

A close-up of a slice of blueberry cake on a white plate, displaying its moist texture and plentiful blueberries. — Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This buttermilk blueberry breakfast cake is the best way to start the day. It's sweet, loaded with blueberries, and so easy to make!
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Lemon Brownies

These rich and chewy Lemon Brownies are an easy and tasty lemon dessert idea. They have the texture of a fudgy brownie but with a fresh and tart lemon flavor.
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The Best Grasshopper Brownies

Close-up of chocolate brownies topped with a layer of green frosting, stacked on a cooling rack—perfect 9X9 desserts for any special occasion. — 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!
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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.
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Brownies With Sprinkles

A chocolate brownie with a bite taken out, topped with chocolate frosting and multicolored sprinkles, being held between two fingers—one of the delectable 8X8 desserts perfect for any sweet tooth. — Brownies With Sprinkles. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Brownies with Sprinkles are a festive spin on the classic brownie recipe! They combine the rich, chocolatey taste of classic brownies with the fun and vibrant touch of colored sprinkles.
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Peanut Butter Banana Brownies

Peanut butter banana brownies are super-moist and tender and loaded with chocolate, peanut butter, banana, and nuts. Delicious!
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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!
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Easy Chocolate Fudge Brownies

A close-up of a hand holding a fudgy dessert brownie with visible chunks of cream cheese swirls. — Easy Chocolate Fudge Brownies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy Chocolate Fudge Brownies are simple, moist and tasty! Add your favorite nuts or treats and your chocolate cravings will be satisfied, every time!
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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.
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Ozark Pudding Recipe

A close-up of a fork holding a bite of crispy, golden macaroni and cheese with white sauce, paired with a slice of apple. — Ozark Pudding Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Ozark pudding recipe is a delicious slice of Americana. This dry custard dish is filled with apples, nuts, and so much flavor.
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Nutty English Butter Toffee

A pile of toffee. — Nutty English Butter Toffee. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Nutty English Butter Toffee is an addictive, layered, candy treat that is a hit, every time you serve it! A little toffee, nuts and chocolate in every bite!
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M&M Rice Krispie Treats

M&M Rice Krispie Treats are a gooey, crunchy no-bake treat. The recipe combines two classics, M&M's and Rice Krispies, for a treat everyone will love.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

A hand lifting a square of chocolate peanut butter rice crispy treat from a stack on a plate, with a striped cloth in the background. — Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

If you love chocolate, peanut butter and Rice Krispies you will love this easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats recipe. This NO marshmallow recipe is sweetened with honey.
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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.
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Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

A slice of homemade ice cream cake with rainbow sprinkles on a white plate, showing layers of cake and ice cream. — Easy Ice Cream Sandwich Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake recipe is creamy and filled with sweet ice cream and chocolate flavors. This kid-friendly dessert is so easy to make!
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Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats

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These peanut butter cup Rice Krispies treats are so good! These Reese's Rice Krispies treats combine two of our favorite sweets into one.
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Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

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Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake is rich chocolate cake that is filled with caramel sauce and then topped chocolate frosting. Rich and delicious.
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Rhubarb Coffee Cake

Close-up of a fork holding a piece of crumbly, golden-brown rhubarb crumble with a blurred background of the crumble on a plate. One of many cherished Rhubarb Recipes, this treat is sure to become one of your Family Favorites. — Rhubarb Coffee Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Rhubarb Coffee Cake is a fruity twist on the classic coffee cake recipe. This cake makes for a great breakfast or even dessert.
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Easy Carrot Cake Bars

Two delicious carrot cake bars stacked on a plate, topped with cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts, showcasing one of the best vegetable recipes that also makes for delightful side dishes. — 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!
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Apple Upside Down Cake

Tender apples, rich caramel, and warm spices come together in this soft, moist, and luxurious apple upside down cake recipe that's a great fall dessert to try!
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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.

Planning to host a house party or a get-together? Make these creamy and tangy lemon cheesecake bars for dessert, and you're sure to get lots of compliments!
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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!
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Easy Fruit Cocktail Dump Cake

This canned fruit cocktail dump cake recipe is so easy to make. This fruit cocktail cake without coconut is simple and delicious.
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Easy Layered S'mores Brownies

Two chocolate brownies stacked on a piece of brown parchment paper. The desserts are topped with various chunks of chocolate and a lightly golden crust. — Easy Layered S'Mores Brownies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy Layered S'mores Brownies are a homemade dessert, made from scratch, with marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and more on a rich brownie base.
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Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies Treats

A person pulls apart a colorful marshmallow cereal treat, revealing its sticky and gooey texture with visible marshmallow chunks—perfect for fans of delightful 9X9 desserts. — Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies Treats. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas

Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies treats are a fruit-flavored take on a classic. Fruity Pebble Rice Crispy treats are so easy and so good.
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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!
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The Best Dairy Free Chocolate Cake

The Best Dairy Free Chocolate Cake got its start during the depression, when dairy wasn't always available. This cake recipe is an oldie but a goodie!
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Chocolate Pistachio Honeycomb

A tray of assorted honeycomb pieces. — Chocolate Pistachio Honeycomb. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Chocolate Covered Honeycomb is a fabulous dessert or snack. This rustic chocolate pistachio bar is always a hit with everyone.
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Ben And Jerry's Ice Cream Cake With Brownie Bottom

A slice of layered ice cream cake with whipped cream, colorful sprinkles, and a cherry on top, placed on a white plate is one of the delightful 9X9 desserts you must try. — Ben And Jerry's Ice Cream Cake With Brownie Bottom. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

To me, Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Cake with Brownie Bottom is the ultimate summer dessert for everything from a birthday party to a tasty, refreshing treat.
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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!
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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!
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