22 Bar Cookies That Slice Clean

Peanut Butter Blossom Bars

These delicious bars capture all the warm, cozy flavors of your favorite Christmas cookies but in a way that’s so much easier to make. You get the same chewy, buttery texture you love without spending hours shaping and baking individual cookies. They come together quickly, making them perfect for busy holiday schedules. It’s the same nostalgic taste of Christmas, just simpler and more satisfying to whip up.
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Ooey Gooey Bars

These decadent ooey-gooey bars are a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s packed with rich, creamy white chocolate chips in every single bite. Each square delivers the perfect balance of chewy and sweet, making it hard to stop at just one. Best of all, they’re incredibly simple to make, requiring only seven basic ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. With just one bowl needed for the entire recipe, cleanup is a breeze, leaving you more time to enjoy these irresistible bars fresh from the oven.
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Strawberry Shortcake Bars

If you love the sweet and creamy flavor of strawberry shortcake but want something easier to grab on the go, this recipe is perfect for you. It transforms the classic dessert into a convenient, handheld treat that you can enjoy anywhere. Each bar is packed with the familiar taste of juicy strawberries, buttery cake, and smooth cream, all in one delicious bite. It’s like having a slice of strawberry shortcake right in the palm of your hand, no fork required!
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Two City Vegans.

These vegan strawberry granola bars are naturally gluten free, full of fiber, and rich in plant-based protein, making them a satisfying choice for breakfast, a quick afternoon bite, or a simple pre or post workout snack. When you make them at home, you get complete control over the ingredients, so you can skip the mystery additives and extra sugars that often sneak into store-bought bars and focus on clean, nourishing fuel instead. The protein powder adds a gentle boost that helps keep you fuller for longer, and it blends smoothly with the oats and strawberries so the bars taste like a treat while still feeling balanced. The recipe is easy to customize too, so feel free to fold in your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruit and create a version that fits your routine and cravings.
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Vegan Lemon Curd Cookie Bars, a delicious dairy free dessert recipe featuring a soft cookie crust topped with tangy lemon curd. — Vegan Lemon Curd Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Food Wine & Love.

These Vegan Lemon Curd Cookie Bars are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the balance between sweetness and tanginess. Each bite offers a burst of bright lemon flavor that pairs beautifully with the soft, crumbly cookie base. The smooth and creamy vegan lemon curd adds a refreshing zest that makes these bars truly irresistible. Whether you’re enjoying them as a light dessert or an afternoon snack, they’re sure to brighten your day with their sunny flavor and satisfying texture.
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Christmas Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Simple Sweet Treats.

Christmas Cookie Bars are the perfect treat to bring joy and sweetness to your holiday celebrations. They’re soft, chewy, and filled with the delightful crunch of festive red and green M&M’s along with creamy white chocolate chips. These bars are incredibly easy to make, which makes them a great choice for busy holiday baking days. Whether you serve them at a Christmas party, gift them to friends, or add them to your cookie platter, they’re sure to be a hit with everyone. Each bite feels like a little taste of holiday cheer and cozy, homemade goodness.
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Sourdough Almond Crumble Bars

Cookie Dough Bars

These Cookie Dough Bars are made with almond flour, giving them a rich and nutty flavor while keeping them lighter and healthier than traditional cookies. Each bar is filled with sweet chocolate chips, sprinkled with a touch of salt, and coated with a smooth, indulgent chocolate layer that melts in your mouth. They are the perfect balance of wholesome and decadent, making them a treat you can feel good about enjoying. Serve them after dinner to bring a little extra joy to your weeknight meals, and watch them quickly become a family favorite.
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Monster Cookie Bars

chewy, thick and delicious cookie bars made with oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. — Monster Cookie Bars. Photo credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

These Monster Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and absolutely packed with flavor. Each bite is filled with hearty rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate chips, and colorful M&M’s that add a fun pop of sweetness. This simple one-bowl recipe is easy to make and comes together quickly, making it perfect for when you need a crowd-pleasing dessert without much effort. Whether you’re baking for a party, a family gathering, or just a cozy night at home, these cookie bars are sure to be a hit.
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Peanut Butter Banana Bars

These bars are incredibly chewy and wonderfully soft, giving you that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture with every bite. Each one is packed full of rich, sweet goodness that makes them completely irresistible. The flavor is comforting and indulgent, like a homemade treat you just can’t get enough of. Whether you enjoy them as a snack or a dessert, these bars are sure to satisfy your cravings and brighten your day.
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S’More Cookie Bars Recipe

These irresistible dessert bars are a delightful combination of sweet, crunchy, and gooey goodness. Each bar is made with layers of crisp graham crackers that create the perfect base for the soft, melty marshmallows nestled in between. A smooth layer of rich chocolate ties everything together, giving every bite a comforting sweetness. The contrast of textures and flavors makes these bars an indulgent treat that’s impossible to resist. Perfect for any occasion, they bring a nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic campfire s’mores.
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Rolo Candy Cookie Bars

Rolo Candy Cookie Bars are a cozy, crowd-pleasing treat made from soft cookie dough packed with chocolate and caramel Rolo candies. Each bite is thick, chewy, and full of warm caramel pockets that melt into the dough. The recipe comes together quickly, so it works for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Bake a pan, slice into bars, and watch them disappear.
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7 Layer Bars

The traditional seven-layer bars are a timeless dessert that perfectly combines simplicity and richness. Each layer contributes to a delightful blend of textures and flavors, beginning with a buttery graham cracker crust and followed by chocolate chips, butterscotch morsels, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts. A smooth layer of sweetened condensed milk binds the ingredients together, creating a golden, caramelized finish once baked. This classic recipe requires minimal preparation, making it ideal for both casual occasions and special gatherings. The finished bars offer a nostalgic sweetness that evokes the comfort of home-baked treats and the warmth of family traditions.
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Chocolate Chip Nutella Bars

A stack of nutella bars on a white metal tray. — Chocolate Chip Nutella Bars. Photo credit: Well Fed Baker.

These chocolate chip cookie bars are rich, chewy, and bursting with flavor thanks to the chunks of roasted hazelnuts mixed into the dough. Each bite reveals a delicious surprise with a layer of creamy Nutella nestled perfectly in the center, making them irresistibly indulgent. The combination of the buttery cookie base, crunchy nuts, and smooth chocolate-hazelnut spread creates the perfect balance of textures and flavors. I honestly can’t stop eating them, and I have a feeling that Nutella lovers everywhere are going to be obsessed with this recipe.
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Pecan Pie Bars Without Corn Syrup

Butter pecan pie bars with chopped pecans and caramel topping. — Pecan Pie Bars Without Corn Syrup. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Pecan pie bars without corn syrup are a simpler and more convenient way to enjoy all the rich, comforting flavors of a traditional pecan pie. This version skips the hassle of making and shaping an entire pie crust while still delivering that familiar gooey filling and sweet, nutty topping. The recipe is easy on the budget and perfect for using up ingredients you already have in your pantry, making it a great choice for busy holiday baking or cozy weekend treats. These bars are ideal for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering, as they’re easy to slice, store, and share with family and friends. Each bite offers the same delicious warmth of pecan pie but in a hand-held form that’s perfect for parties or gifting.
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Moose Tracks Cookie Bars

These Moose Tracks cookie bars are overflowing with layers of irresistible flavor and texture. Each bite offers a perfect combination of rich, gooey, and sweet ingredients that melt together beautifully. Inside every slice, you’ll find a generous helping of homemade chocolate fudge that pairs perfectly with mini peanut butter cups, adding a creamy and nutty surprise. The mix of white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips makes every bite an indulgent experience that’s both comforting and satisfying. These bars are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves a dessert that’s both decadent and full of variety.
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Old Fashioned Crumble Date Bars

Old Fashioned Crumble Date Bars are a timeless treat that brings comfort and nostalgia with every bite. These bars feature a soft, buttery oat crumble that perfectly complements the rich sweetness of dates, creating a delightful balance of texture and flavor. Each layer melts together as they bake, filling your kitchen with a warm, irresistible aroma. Whether served as a snack, dessert, or paired with a cup of coffee, these bars offer a homemade taste that feels like a hug in every square. They’re the kind of simple yet special treat that reminds you of the warmth of home baking and the joy of sharing something sweet with loved ones.
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Cheesecake Cookie Bars

stack of cookie bars on white plate. — Cheesecake Cookie Bars. Photo credit: I Heart Naptime.

These cheesecake cookie bars feature a delicious combination of rich chocolate chip cookie dough and smooth, creamy vanilla cheesecake. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of sweet cookie flavor and velvety cheesecake texture. They are simple to make, yet they look and taste like something straight from a bakery. Whether you are baking for a holiday gathering, a school fundraiser, or a family party, these bars are sure to impress everyone who tries them.
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Protein Sugar Cookie Bars (Refined Sugar Free, Gluten Free)

Five soft, sugar cookie protein bars stacked on white vintage plates with gold rims, topped with creamy protein frosting and festive sprinkles. — Protein Sugar Cookie Bars (Refined Sugar Free, Gluten Free). Photo credit: The Sprinkled Cakery.

These Protein Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and bursting with the comforting flavor of vanilla in every bite. They capture the taste of a classic sugar cookie while offering a healthier twist that’s high in protein, with 8 grams packed into each square. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, they’re completely gluten-free and free from refined sugar, so you can indulge without guilt. Best of all, they’re quick and easy to make, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Enjoy them as a satisfying snack or a sweet treat that lets you feel good while satisfying your cravings.
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Chai Bars

These chai bars are wonderfully soft and dense with a comforting spicy-sweet flavor that makes each bite irresistible. They have the rich, chewy texture of a thick snickerdoodle cookie, but instead of the usual cinnamon sugar coating, they’re covered in a fragrant blend of chai spices that fill the air as they bake. Each bar delivers a cozy warmth from the spices that pairs perfectly with its moist, buttery base. The result is a dessert that feels both nostalgic and delightfully unique, perfect for anyone who loves the taste of chai in a sweet, tender treat.
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Brown Butter Salted Honey Bars

individual salted honey bars on white plate. — Brown Butter Salted Honey Bars. Photo credit: This Is How I Cook.

Salted honey bars are the perfect treat for anyone who loves the rich, comforting taste of honey. They start with a buttery brown sugar shortbread crust that provides the perfect base for the sweet and creamy honey filling on top. As they bake, the honey layer develops a slightly crunchy texture that contrasts beautifully with the soft crust beneath. This Southern-style recipe, with just a touch of cornmeal for a little extra character, was an instant hit with my friends and family. They’re also great for gatherings since the batch makes enough to share with everyone!
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Sugar Cookie Bars

Sugar Cookie Bars are a soft, thick, and chewy twist on the traditional sugar cookie, perfect for anyone who loves the classic flavor without all the extra work. Instead of chilling, cutting, or rolling out dough, you simply spread the batter into a pan and bake. The result is a deliciously buttery, tender bar with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and that sweet vanilla taste everyone loves. These bars are ideal for parties, holidays, or just an easy homemade treat that feels special without the fuss. Each bite delivers the nostalgic comfort of a sugar cookie in a simpler, more satisfying form.
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