Bar Cookies and Brownies: Simple Recipes for Sweet Moments - Barbara Bakes™

Easy S’mores Cookie Bars Recipe

Melissa Griffiths — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:51:23 +0000

You don’t need to start a fire to make these gooey S’mores Cookie Bars! Filled with graham cracker crust, marshmallow fluff, and chocolate chips, this easy recipe brings campfire flavors to your kitchen. 👩‍🍳 Unlike traditional s’mores that require individual assembly, these irresistible cookie bars serve up to 24 people from one 9×13 pan. They’re...

Reese’s S’mores Bars – The Best Peanut Butter S’mores Bar Recipe

Melissa Griffiths — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:20:14 +0000

Reese’s s’mores are the ultimate treat. The melty chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and that irresistible peanut butter combo are insanely good. You’ve got to try this quick, easy, and delicious dessert! If you’ve never tried Reese’s S’mores bars, get ready for a treat that’s pure magic! This dessert brings together the cozy campfire vibes of s’mores...

Brookies

Melissa Griffiths — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:06:00 +0000

Today I’m sharing the delightful lovechild of brownies and cookies. If you haven’t heard of Brookies yet, hold on tight, because your taste buds are in for a wild, delightful ride! So, what exactly are these mysterious brookies? Well, think of them as the yin and yang of the dessert universe. On one side, you...

Cake Bars

Melissa Griffiths — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000

We all love indulging in the rich and flavorful experience of a freshly baked cake. But let’s be honest, sometimes our busy schedules demand a quicker solution without compromising on taste and enjoyment. Say hello to Cake Bars made with a cake mix – the ultimate baking shortcut to sweet happiness! Cake bars are a...

Peanut Butter Bars

Melissa Griffiths — Thu, 25 May 2023 05:37:45 +0000

Are you a fan of peanut butter? Do you enjoy indulging in sweet treats? If you answered yes to both questions, then peanut butter bars are the perfect dessert for you! These bars are a favorite among many, and for good reason – they’re creamy, peanut buttery, and absolutely delicious. Making peanut butter bars is...

King Arthur Brownie Recipe

Melissa Griffiths — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:38:00 +0000

This King Arthur Brownie Recipe is the best brownie recipe I have ever made. It has a perfect balance of fudgy with just a touch of cakey. This recipe incorporates rich ingredients like Dutch-process cocoa and espresso powder to create the richest, fudgiest brownies! I’ve written many times about how much I love cookies, but...

Easy Recipe for Pecan Squares

Melissa Griffiths — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:23:00 +0000

This is a must-try recipe if you’re a pecan lover. This Easy Recipe for Pecan Squares offers you all of the goodness of a pecan pie without all the mess. They are quick to make and you can eat them with your hands! The pecan squares are a delightful mix of pecan pie and cookies....

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Melissa Griffiths — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:30:00 +0000

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars are rich, decadent and so delicious. A fudgy pumpkin chocolate chip base is topped with a creamy cheesecake layer studded with more chocolate chips. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars For the base, I adapted a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe, using brown sugar and less leavening, so it would be...

Carmelitas

Melissa Griffiths — Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:45:00 +0000

These layered carmelitas cookies have a soft oatmeal crust and a caramel chocolate chip filling for soft on the inside, crisp on the outside treats.

Oatmeal Cookie Bars

Melissa Griffiths — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:22:00 +0000

These gooey oatmeal cookie bars are loaded with white chocolate, M&M’s, walnuts and chocolate chips on an oatmeal cookie crust.