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Brownies & Bars

Brownies and bars gather a dessert into a bake that can be cut into portions. Pumpkin latte bars, blueberry squares, and coconut-cherry preparations offer different layers, fillings, and textures.

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  • Creamy Lemon Squares

    Creamy Lemon Squares

    The creamy lemon squares of your dreams take just 15 minutes of prep: Stir together a mere three ingredients to create a sunny, puckery filling for the buttery…

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  • Cherry Cream Cheese Bars

    Cherry Cream Cheese Bars

    Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon…

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  • Peaches ‘n’ Cream Bars

    Peaches ‘n’ Cream Bars

    For a new spin on peach pie, try these easy-to-love bars. The mellow fruit flavor really comes through. Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated seamless crescent dough sheet…

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  • Spiced Rosemary Sea Salt Brownies

    Spiced Rosemary Sea Salt Brownies

    Ingredients 10 tablespoons virgin coconut oil 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder (dutch processed or raw) 1 teaspoon chopped…

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  • Lemon Meringue Bars

    Lemon Meringue Bars

    A graham-flavored crust is topped with a lemon custard and torched meringue. All the flavor of a lemon meringue pie in an easy-to-eat (and make!) bar. Ingredients For…

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  • Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

    Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

    Ingredients Shortbread Crust 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour Apple a…

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  • Katharine Hepburn’s Brownies

    Katharine Hepburn’s Brownies

    Much like its author, this recipe is a no-fuss classic. It calls for just 1/4 cup of flour, which yields an incredibly rich and gooey brownie, and it’s…

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  • German Chocolate Brownies

    Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2…

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  • Fresh Cherry Cheesecake Bars

    With their combo of shortbread-like crust, creamy cheesecake, and fresh summer cherry goodness, these bars will make you the hit of the picnic. Ingredients 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour…

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  • Toffee Cheesecake Bars

    Toffee Cheesecake Bars

    These melt-in-your-mouth treats are absolutely delicious, and everyone will want seconds. A must for Christmas gift giving. No one would ever guess they’re lighter. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose…

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