White Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

2 cups flour 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips ½ cup light corn syrup ½ cup creamy peanut butter 3 eggs 1 package (12 ounces) white chocolate chips 1 teaspoon shortening Combine flour and ½ cup powdered sugar in a medium bowl; cut in butter with…

White Chocolate Cherry Almond Bars

½ cup butter ¼ cup light corn syrup 1 package (12 ounces) white chocolate chips 2 eggs ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 cup flour 2/3 cup cherry preserves ½ cup flaked coconut ½ cup sliced almonds Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring just until melted.  Remove from heat….

Treasure Chest Bars

Crust: 1 c. flour 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. butter Topping: 1 c. brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tbsp. flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 c. shredded coconut 1/2 c. walnuts 3/4 c. chocolate chips 1/2 c. Maraschino cherries Mix crust; pat in 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake…

The Best Lemon Bars

1 cup butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 2 ¼ cups flour 4 eggs 2 lemons, juiced Preheat oven to 350°.  In a medium bowl, blend together softened butter, 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of an ungreased 9×13 inch pan.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated…

Southern Pecan Bars

1 cup flour  1/2 cup butter  1/2 cup brown sugar  1/2 cup chopped pecans  2 eggs  1 cup brown sugar  1 teaspoon vanilla  2 tablespoons flour  pinch salt  1 teaspoon baking powder  1 1/2 cups coconut, optional  1/2 to 1 cup pecans Mix first 4 ingredients together to make a smooth paste and pat into…

Sour Cream Raisin Bars

CRUST: 1 c. brown sugar 1 3/4 c. oatmeal 1 tsp. soda 1 c. butter 1 3/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt FILLING: 2 c. raisins 1 c. sugar 3 eggs, slightly beaten 2 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch 1 (12 oz.) carton sour cream 1 tsp. cinnamon Mix filling ingredients thoroughly. Cook together until thick. Use…

Rice Krispie Bars

3 tablespoons butter 10 ½ oz. marshmallows 6 cups Rice Krispies Melt butter; add marshmallows.  Melt together. Add cereal. Press into 9×13-inch pan.

Pumpkin-Spice Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Bars 4 eggs  2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup raisins Cream Cheese Frosting 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened…

Pumpkin Pie Squares

1 cup sifted flour ½ cup quick oats ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup butter 1 pound can pumpkin 13 oz. evaporated milk 2 eggs ¾ cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ginger ¼ teaspoon cloves ½ cup chopped pecans ½ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter Mix flour, oatmeal, ½…

Pecan Squares

Crust: 18 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened ¾ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups flour Filling: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup brown sugar 6 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons heavy cream ¼ teaspoon salt 8-ounces pecan halves ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract Place rack in center of oven.  Heat oven to…