Dessert Bars from our Masterful Pastry Team

Dessert bars, or simply bars or squares, are a type of American "bar cookie" that has the texture of a firm cake or softer than usual cookie. They are prepared in a pan and then baked in the oven. They are cut into squares or rectangles. They are staples of bake sales and are often made for birthdays. They are especially popular during the holidays, but many people eat them all year.

Many coffee shops and bakeries also offer the treats. They include peanut butter bars, lemon bars, chocolate brownies, toffee brownies, PB krispie bar (GF/V), trail mix bar, granola bar, bolt bar (GF/V), Chocolate Raspberry Bar (GF/V) and the "famous" seven-layer bar. In addition to sugar, eggs, butter, flour and milk, common ingredients are chocolate chips, nuts, raspberry jam, coconut, cocoa powder, graham cracker, pudding, mini-marshmallows and peanut butter.

More exotic bars are made seasonal with ingredients including sour cream, rhubarb, pretzels, candies, vanilla, raisins, and pumpkin.