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Craving chocolate and sweet peanut butter all wrapped up into one indulgent bar? Start with a no-fail brownie mix, then add layers of peanut butter and melted chocolate chips. Yum.

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Get ready to experience the ultimate treat with our incredible Brownie Goody Bars! These bars are a delightful symphony of textures and flavors, combining a rich, fudgy Betty Crocker™ brownie base with a creamy vanilla frosting, a satisfying crunch from salted peanuts, and a crispy, chocolate-peanut butter cereal topping. It's like your favorite candy bar, but even better and homemade! Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or a special dessert, these bars are easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit with everyone who tries them.&nbsp;

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Brownie Goody Bars

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Indulge in the ultimate dessert mashup with these decadent Pecan Cheesecake Bars. Featuring a sweet, buttery sugar cookie crust, a velvety cream cheese center, and a spectacular topping of crunchy pecans, toffee bits, and gooey caramel drizzle, these bars are a true showstopper. They offer a delightful combination of textures in every bite. Perfect for holiday dessert tables, autumn gatherings, or a sweet weekend treat, these bars deliver all the rich, comforting flavors of a classic Southern pecan pie combined with the elegance of a baked cheesecake. Get ready to bake a crowd-pleasing favorite that everyone will rave about!&nbsp;

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Pecan Cheesecake Bars

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Perfect for any occasion, these prize-winning Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars marry the luxurious, restaurant-quality taste of classic crème brûlée with the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake, all in a convenient bar form.These dessert bars feature a buttery, soft crust made from Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix which provides the perfect foundation for the decadent French vanilla cheesecake filling. The magic topping is a layer of finely crushed toffee bits that creates a delightful crunch, mimicking the signature caramelized sugar of traditional crème brûlée without the need for a kitchen torch.Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, this simple yet elegant&nbsp;cheesecake bar recipe&nbsp;is designed to impress. These prize-winning treats are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a special family dessert. Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite sweet creation.

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Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars

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Prize-Winning Recipe 2008! Love chocolate sundaes with peanuts? Here's a "sundae" that can be waiting in your fridge.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Dream Bars

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Betty Crocker published the first lemon bars recipe in 1963, in Betty Crocker's™ Cooky Book. The recipe was an instant success, and within just a few short years, lemon bars had become a cookie tray classic. Once you’ve had these lemon bars, you’ll be hard pressed to eat any others as good as these.  What’s not to love?  Lemon lovers have met their match with these amazing sweet-tart bars. A flaky shortbread-type crust is filled with a sweetened lemon curd filling you can really sink your teeth into—sooo luscious! With just the right ratio of sweet to tart, it’s no wonder these bars get a 5-star rating from hundreds of fans. Because lemons are available the year around, you can make these drool-worthy bars any time of year. Or if you’re lucky enough to have a lemon tree in your yard, use them to make these delicious treats. Wondering how many lemons you’ll need for this recipe? Usually, 1 large lemon will be enough for the juice as well as the zest.  

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Lemon Squares

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Here's an easy homemade way to get the same great flavors of a favorite peanut candy bar.

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Easy Salted Peanut Chews

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We transformed your favorite, rich and gooey Thanksgiving pie into an easy, shareable bar! These pecan pie bars deliver big on the traditional nutty, caramel flavor and the recipe yields 36 servings. So you can forget baking two pies, this recipe will feed your whole crowd! All it takes to get these bars baking is your 13x9 pan and 15 minutes of prep time. Once they’re cut and cooled, dip them in melted chocolate for a decadent holiday treat everyone will adore.

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Pecan Pie Bars

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Indulge in the ultimate peanut butter-chocolate bar, chock-full of a favorite candy.

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Reese's™ Peanut Butter Cup-Stuffed Brownies

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Double chocolate chunk, fudgy brownies meet ooey, gooey caramel and a sprinkle of sea salt.

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Salted Caramel Turtle Triangles

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Looking for a key lime dessert using Betty Crocker® oatmeal cookie mix? Then check out these delicious cheesecake bars.

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Key Lime Cheesecake Dessert Squares

All the flavors of pecan pie come together in crowd-size best pecan pie bars. No need to make two pies!

Love this idea but running short on time? We’ve got a shortcut version, which uses Betty’s sugar cookie mix. Give <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easy-pecan-pie-bars/72e80d1a-154a-40ec-9598-bc6b466d9f37" target="_blank">Easy Pecan Pie Bars</a> a try and come back to this recipe when you have more time, so you can see how they compare.

Cut your pie bars into perfect slices by cutting diagonally in half before dipping in chocolate.

It’s worth it to make sure you’ve pressed the dough ½-inch up the sides. If you do less than that, the pecan filling will bubble up and get stuck on the sides during baking, making it difficult to remove the bars nicely.

To cut your bars with nice, clean edges, use a sharp-tipped knife. For more tips, check out this article about <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/tipslibrary/baking-tips/cutting-beautiful-bars">cutting beautiful bars</a>

Ohh do we love a great pecan bar! If you’re looking for something that’s a bit different, check out our <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/easy-pecan-pie-bars/72e80d1a-154a-40ec-9598-bc6b466d9f37">easy pecan pie bars</a>, <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/coconut-pecan-bars/1f6d9950-4d6c-43d5-9ea2-e4b250fc0e5c">coconut-pecan bars</a> or <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/pumpkin-pecan-cheesecake-cookie-bars/2cb33276-4b67-49b3-b8ab-486174605c0e">pumpkin pecan cheesecake cookie bars</a>.

For more presentation ideas that’ll give your bars a look that’s equal to their taste, check out this article about <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/how-to/tipslibrary/baking-tips/cutting-beautiful-bars" target="_blank">cutting beautiful bars.</a>

Making a pie can be intimidating to some. If you’re in that camp, you’re not alone! Whether you say “no” to pie because of the prep involved or you’re just looking for a dessert with the flavors of pecan pie but that’s not quite as filling or as rich, you’ll love the ease of this recipe. And oh, what a bonus--you can feed a crowd with just one pan of these delicious bars. Or try any of our other <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/special-occasions/thanksgiving-recipes/desserts">non-pie holiday desserts</a>.

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All the deliciousness of pecan pie rolled up into 36 delightful bars that can feed a crowd! If you’re looking to have the classic flavors of pecan pie but not such huge portions after loosening your belt from the big meal, these pecan pie bars are perfect.

What Are Pecan Pie Bars?

Bake them for the minimum time (25 minutes) and check them for the visual doneness cue. Is the top firmer looking that when they went in the oven? Does the filling move much when you jiggle the pan? If the filling is firm and not very jiggly, they are done. If not, bake a minute or two longer and check them again.

How Do I Know When Pecan Pie Bars are Set?

Corn syrup (either the light or dark varieties) should be used for this recipe, as it sets up nicely when baked, to make sturdy bars with a firm filling. Honey or other syrups may not set up the same, so you’ll find yourself with bars that have a gooey filling that’s too soft to cut into bars.

Can I substitute honey for corn syrup?

Most likely, you’ve over baked them or your oven was too hot. Ovens get hotter over time, so to be sure it’s running at the temperature you want it to, keep an inexpensive oven thermometer near the middle of your oven. Always bake, using the minimum time suggested. Check for the visual doneness cue—in this case, it’s “until set”. If your bars aren’t set, add another minute or two of bake time until they are set.

Why Are My Pecan Bars Hard?

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You’ll never believe how quickly these easy treats will disappear!

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The 10 Must-Make Bars of Summer

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This delightful Caramel Apple Bars recipe pairs two fall favorites: it’s a combination of apple crisp and caramel apples, baked into scrumptiously shareable caramel apple crisp bars. With fresh sliced apples and melted caramel nestled between two layers of buttery brown sugar-oat streusel, it’s the perfect fall dessert.


This is one of our favorite fall baking recipes, because it features classic autumn flavors, it’s a great way to use up apples from an orchard trip and it only takes 20 minutes of hands-on time. Plus, as it’s baking, your home will smell sweet, cozy and comforting. What better way to spend an afternoon as the weather gets cooler outside?

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If you just want to experiment with this recipe, we’ve got a wonderful idea for you — make a date with Date Bars! Instead of the apples, flour and caramels, use 1 pound or about 3 cups of pitted Medjool dates in the recipe. 


The substitution is simple: In a medium pot, combine the dates with 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 cup sugar and cook them over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes or until thickened. Set the dates aside to cool, and then layer them over the oat mixture, just like you would have done with the apples and melted caramels.

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To prevent your apples from browning, wait to chop them until after you’ve combined the streusel mixture.

Store bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The caramel layer will harden, so let them stand at room temperature for a few minutes to soften or warm them in a 250°F oven for 10-15 minutes before serving.

If you’re looking for a way to bake with fresh-picked apples, but aren’t in the mood to make a pie, try turning them into bars! 

This recipe calls for tart apples to help balance out all the sweetness of the caramel and streusel. We also recommend firmer apples that will hold their shape, so they don’t get watery or mushy when they’re baked. Some of our favorite baking apples include Granny Smith, Braeburn, Cortland or Honeycrisp.

What Are the Best Apples for Baking?

One batch makes enough to share, and since these bars travel well, they’re terrific for bringing to fall potlucks and dinner gatherings. They’re not too fancy or fussy, either, so you can whip them up in almost no time! For an extra-special touch, you can dress your bars up with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Got leftovers? Enjoy them for breakfast the next day with a cup of coffee!

How Can I Serve Caramel Apple Bars?

Steel-cut oats are made by cutting whole oat groats into 3 or 4 pieces. They’re hearty and take the longest to cook. 


Old-fashioned oats—also known as rolled oats—are made by steaming and rolling whole oat groats into flat flakes. Rolled oats are more shelf stable than steel-cut oats, and they cook more quickly. 


Instant oats, or quick-cooking oats, are rolled oats that are steamed and flattened a second time, so they cook even faster. They’re often used in baking recipes, like crisps and these Caramel Apple Bars, because they bake up nice and tender—unlike those heartier oats, which can be pretty chewy!

What’s the difference between rolled oats, instant oats and steel-cut oats? 

Since we’re on the topic, this is one of our top-asked questions! The answer is quite simple: crisps are made with an oat and streusel topping, while cobblers are typically made with a heavier biscuit topping.

What’s the Difference Between a Crisp and a Cobbler?

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Celebrate the season with Cranberry Crumb Bars! They're super easy to make and can be cut into mini squares, just right for a dessert tray. Catch us making our own delicious cranberry squares with crumb topping for potlucks, family desserts and sweet snacks!

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Stock up on cranberries while they’re abundant in stores. Just toss them in the freezer and use as you need; they’ll be good for about a year. If you’re using frozen cranberries for this Cranberry Crumb Bars recipe, there is no need to thaw them first.

A food processor works great for grinding the almonds. You will need about 2/3 cup slivered almonds to measure 1/2 cup ground almonds.

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The best way to measure flour is to first stir the flour a bit before spooning into the measuring cup. Fill until heaping and then sweep the excess off the top with the flat edge of a butter knife.

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Cranberry Crumb Bars

Our homemade Lemon Bars have the perfect ratio of sweet and tart flavor and an extraordinarily tender crust. Try Betty Crocker’s Lemon Bar recipe today!  

Line your baking pan with heavy-duty foil for easy removal and cutting. Turn the pan over and form the foil over it, then turn the pan upright and drop the foil in, gently pressing it into the corners. Fold the foil overhang over the top edges of the pan.

One medium lemon should give you just enough peel and juice to make these refreshing lemon bars.

The bar crust is considered “short” because of the ratio of flour, butter and sugar—making it extraordinarily tender and crumbly.

To give your lemon squares a bright lemon color, add 4 to 6 drops of yellow food color with the eggs and sugar mixture.

Bold Lemon Bars: If you enjoy a lemon square with a little extra zing, try doubling the amount of lemon zest and lemon juice. The editors tried it and loved this version!

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Our lemon bar dessert squares start with a flaky crust made with flour, butter, and powdered sugar.Butter: The butter gets the credit for making the crust so deliciously tender.Powdered Sugar: The powdered sugar adds just a hint of sweetness to pair well with the filling. Then the remaining powdered sugar gets sprinkled over the bars for a bakery-like finish!Fresh Lemon: Fresh lemon zest and juice give the bars fresh lemony flavor and zing.Granulated Sugar: Granulated sugar provides the balance of sweetness to the tartness of the lemon ingredients.Eggs: Eggs add structure to the filling, making it lemon curd-like, while baking powder allows the filling to rise when baked.Salt: A tiny amount of salt is added to balance all the flavors.

What Are the Ingredients Used for Lemon Bars? 

Lemon squares are like a great pair of jeans…you can take them anywhere! From the paper bag lunch to a PTO meeting, an afternoon tea party or a holiday spread, lemon bars are welcomed at any event from casual to fancy. You can serve them straight out of the pan for a casual event or place them on a plate or tray.Fancy Events: To serve lemon bars for a fancy event, consider placing individual bars in colorful paper baking cups used for muffins or cupcakes on a tray.School Lunches: For lunch boxes, simply wrap a bar or two in plastic wrap and place on top of the other lunch items, so they will not get damaged in transit. What a yummy lunchtime treat!Holiday Gatherings: If you’re serving lemon dessert squares for the holidays, you can serve them on their own (on a holiday tray or plate) or as part of a variety of bars on a tray.Their sweet-tart flavor is a nice complement to other sweeter, heavier bars or cookies, like brownies or frosted sugar cookies. Need a gluten-free lemon bar option? Try our amazing <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/gluten-free-lemon-squares/e590bf8e-61fd-46a3-bbfd-a5a3bbaa3df5/">gluten-free lemon squares</a>. Want more great bar recipes? Try <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/dishes/bar-recipes">these recipes</a> next.

What is the Best Time to Make Lemon Bars? 

These amazing, fresh lemony bars are always a hit. If you have any leftovers, here’s how to store them, to enjoy their deliciousness another day! Fridge: Since lemon bar recipes are made with eggs, it is important to cover them in a single layer and refrigerate any remaining bars. You can eat them cold, right out of the fridge, if you like. Or, if you don’t like to eat cold bars, take them out about 15 minutes before serving. Bars can be stored up to 5 days, however the crust will become moist and less flaky over time. The flavor will still be as yummy, but the crust will just be softer.FreezerLemon dessert squares should not be frozen, as the lemon curd-like filling will become watery and the crust will not be flaky when thawed .

How Should I Store Lemon Bars? 

Our lemon bar recipe gives you both a baking time range and doneness cue (as do most of our recipes), so that you will know exactly when the bars are done to perfection. Set your timer to the minimum time, then test the bars to see if no indentation remains when touched lightly in center with your finger. If an indentation remains, set your timer for an additional minute or two and test again. If there is no indentation, your bars are done baking! 
If you would like a little powdered sugar over the top, wait until the bars are cooled and then put a spoonful of powdered sugar into a fine mesh strainer. Tap the handle of the strainer over the bars as you move it, for just the right amount! Cut the bars once they are completely cooled, so they have the best shape.

How will I know when lemon bars are set? 

Add Food Coloring For kids, you could add a few drops of liquid food color to the filling mixture in Step 2. Tint them to match the holiday, their team colors or their favorite color! 
Fun Shapes: Cut the cooled bars into fun shapes with small, simple-shaped cookie cutters, such as a circle, daisy, or diamond. Enjoy the scraps over ice cream! 
Extra Toppings Top them with fun, colorful sprinkles or sweet-and-tart gummy candy on each instead of powdered sugar. 
If you really love lemon, try our Bold Lemon Bars variation above, doubling the lemon zest and juice for pucker up lemon bars! Or for another yummy lemon bar recipe, try the <a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/oatmeal-lemon-creme-bars/1435b0e7-210f-47f1-9be9-b9c7a0ca3d83/">Oatmeal-Lemon Crème Bars</a> recipe next! You can also skip the powdered sugar on top of the bars, topping them with whipped cream and a sprig of mint, if you like.

What are other variations of this recipe?

Grating lemons is a quick process. The easiest way to grate lemons is to use a microplane grater or the small holes of a box grater. Rub the microplane grater over the lemon with the open side up (to catch all of the peels) or place the box grater on a plate and rub the lemon over the holes. Grate just the lemony-yellow part of the lemon skin—the zest, which contains the essential flavor oils of the fruit. Do not continue to grate through the underlying white part, called the pith, because it is bitter tasting. 
Wrap the “bald” lemons tightly with plastic wrap; store them in the refrigerator to use in recipes that call for lemon juice or squeeze them when making a smoothie to add brightness to the flavor.

How do I grate lemons?

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Everyone needs an absolutely delicious pumpkin bar recipe to usher in the fall season. Consider this one yours! It features an extra moist crumb, with the perfect pumpkin pie spice level and a homemade cream cheese frosting. In other words, this recipe is perfect, especially when you’re feeding a crowd. So add these pumpkin bars to your recipe box now and when fall parties and occasions start popping on your calendar, you’ll have the best dessert on the whole table!

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To ensure recipe success if using a vegetable oil spread, use a spread with at least 65% vegetable oil.

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Rise to the occasion!  If using self-rising flour, there is no need to add baking powder, baking soda and salt.

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Add a bit of lemon zing to the cream cheese frosting by substituting lemon juice for the vanilla and adding 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel.

It’s important not to substitute canned pumpkin pie mix in this recipe. Canned pumpkin pie mix has added sugar and spices. Using canned pumpkin gives you, the baker, control over sugar and spice levels in your dessert.

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