Before the hectic holidays, do yourself a favor and get started on make-and-freeze bar treats.
Dont forget to label the storage container.
A drizzle of melted milk chocolate on top makes each bar look almost like its own individual gift.
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Creme Brulee Cheesecake Bars
Creme bruleehas never been easier than this.
Make classic cheesecake bars and then use a kitchen torch or your broiler to caramelize the sugar on top.
Sprinkle in chopped peanut butter candies to make these holiday treats even more decadent.
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Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
A cinnamon-sugar topping is the perfect finish for these shortcut cheesecake bars.
Make a batch using refrigerated biscuit dough, cinnamon cream cheese, and orange zest.
A drizzle of honey just before serving adds a sweet touch.
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All your dessert cravings will be satisfied.
A quick sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar is the only topper these bars need.
As one reviewer raves, “Have made these for years.
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Most requested recipe by my kids and their friends.
Always leave with an empty pan when I bring to the potluck.”
The candied orange peel sprinkled on top.
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Chocolaty Caramel-Nut S’more Bars
You’ll need just seven ingredients to whip up these freezer-friendly bar cookies.
Start with a base made with crushed chocolate wafer cookies and top it with creamy caramel.
Finish the bars with crushed nuts, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows.
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We’ve dressed them up with bittersweet chocolate chunks and freshly grated nutmeg.
To create the crunchy top, brush the brownies with chocolate syrup and roll them in salted pistachios.
We find these are easiest to cut with a serrated knife.
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Squares of milk chocolate-covered caramel.
Our Test Kitchen recommends using the Ghirardelli brand.
Start with chocolate chip cookie dough and top it with a homemade cheesecake batter.
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Stash them in the freezer and they’re ready when you are.
Chewy Cherry Almond Bars
This Christmas bar cookie recipe is easy to customize.
I substituted thawed frozen blueberries mixed with some blueberry jam and the result was terrific!"
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Maple-Bourbon Cheesecake Bars
Fall flavors, like maple and bourbon, shine in this make-ahead bar recipe.
This freezercheesecake recipemakes 32 barsperfect for holiday hosting.
No-Bake Irish Cream Pudding Bars
These no-bake bars are perfect for chocolate lovers.
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you’ve got the option to’t go wrong with two layers of chocolate separated by creamy pudding.
Tangerine Cheesecake Bars
Put a citrus twist on classic cheesecake bars.
Garnish with a candied tangerine peel to create a dessert that looks as good as it tastes.
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Ready in less than 45 minutes, these bars are perfect to make when in a time crunch.
A crunch top, creamy middle, and brownie base make for a mouth-watering dessert bar.
Peppermint Cream Bites
These peppermint cream bars are just as good as Girl Scout Thin Mints.
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Mimic the cookie texture by using crushed chocolate sandwich cookies to make the base of the bars.
Top with peppermint cream and melted chocolate.
Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars
Trade in traditionalpecan piefor dessert bars instead.
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Chocolate and bourbon make these pecan bars extra decadent.
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