Our Best Bars and Squares Recipes

Classic rich and fudgy brownies get a crunchy twist from salted roasted pecans with these yummy squares. Serve them a la mode with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

These shortbread bars are a far better use for classic strawberry jam than your morning toast. Sweet and super-buttery, they offer a taste of summer, anytime of year. Switch up the jams with what you love and make these your own. Love baking with jams and jellies? Here are more sweet treats to try.

Want the flavour of butter tarts in a fraction of the time? These dessert bars are made with a buttery shortbread crust and a sweet layer of maple. Save the trimmings from the squares and whip up a batch of butter tart ice cream to serve the treats a la mode.

Any recipe starring sprinkles is far more fun than it otherwise would be, like these sugar cookie squares frosted with buttercream. Confetti sprinkles are found in both the cookies and the frosting for double the delight.

These lemon meringue squares are a dressed-up version of a lemon square, and they’re topped with a cooked marshmallow layer for a sweet finish. For another citrus dessert treat, be sure to try out this lemon meringue cake.

You don’t even need to turn on the oven to whip up a batch of these no-bake desserts. A red graham cracker base and a few sprinkles make these creamy cheesecake bars celebration-worthy.

Enjoy all the delicious flavour of pumpkin with these eye-catching cheesecake squares guaranteed to wow guests.

This marriage between coconut cream and key lime pie is a delicious, dreamy summer dessert. Best of all, the crust is totally no-fuss — made with coconut flour, sugar, butter and flaked coconut.

Wish you could indulge in chocolate everyday? We’ve got you covered with these great-tasting and healthy oatmeal bars made with smooth chocolate, almond butter and an oat-shortbread-cookie base. Enjoy one as a grab-and-go breakfast option, afternoon snack or as your new favourite dessert.

Is there any other better fruit duo than strawberries and rhubarb? These bright, strawberry rhubarb pie bars are the perfect dish to bring to any summer cookout.

Cheesecake for breakfast? Yes, please! Serve up slices of this dessert-inspired breakfast cheesecake topped with fresh fruit like oranges and berries for even more flavour.

When it comes to fusion desserts, it doesn’t get better than these bars made from a glorious combo of rich cheesecake and spiced carrot cake. Want more creative spins on carrot cake? Try our most crave-worthy carrot cake recipes.

Made with rich dark chocolate and wonderful pumpkin flavour, this homemade granola bar recipe will have a permanent spot in your snack rotation.

Forget about making a traditional apple pie — these bars take the classic fall dessert to the next level.

If you love fresh cranberries and nutty pistachios, these soft and buttery shortbread bars are for you.

Few dessert combinations are as iconic as marshmallows, chocolate and graham crackers. Skip the campfire and enjoy these spooky s’mores bars year-round.

Capture all the best flavours of autumn (and get your pumpkin spice fix) with these irresistible layered bars.