11 Top-Rated Cookie Bar Recipes For Your 9x13 Pan

Mom's Cheesecake Cookie Bars
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Cookie bars are scrumptious and shareable treats that are perfect when baking for a crowd. Reach for your 9x13 pan and whip up enticing desserts like apple pie-inspired squares, frosted coconut shortbread bars, and a mouthwatering brownie-cookie hybrid. Our 9x13 cookie bar recipes are fuss-free and get perfectly sweet results every time.

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Granny Mabel's Best Bar Cookies

Try it Grandma's way and bake up a tray of decadent cookie bars made with oatmeal, chocolate chips, and caramel sauce. A sweet, buttery base and irresistible gooey interior makes this recipe one you'll want on repeat.

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Apple Butter Bars

The luscious flavor of apple pie makes this fruity cookie bar a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Enjoy sticky-sweet goodness that comes together in just 35 minutes.

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Easy Chocolate Cookie Bars with Cake Mix

"Served today with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprig of fresh mint," shares Allstar lutzflcat. "Super simple to make, has a firm crust that cut well into bars/squares, had nice eye appeal, and tasted good!"

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Brookies (Brownie Cookies)

close up view of Brookies (Brownie Cookies) on a plate
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Enjoy semi-sweet chocolate layered with a cookie base in this 5-star recipe. Our community of home cooks loves the quick bake time and adding mix-ins like peanut butter and fruit preserves.

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Pumpkin Shortbread Bars

Perfectly spiced squares filled with smooth pumpkin filling should be next on your to-bake list. The pecans are optional, but their toasty crunch creates a satisfying finish.

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Butterscotch Cookie Bars

Turn traditional butterscotch cookies into a mouthwatering 9x13 dessert with this easy-to-follow recipe. You'll love the soft, chocolatey centers and crisp edges. Throw in raisins and walnuts for a wonderfully chewy twist.

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Mom's Cheesecake Cookie Bars

"This is one of my all time favorites!" raves home cook terrytl. "I use various toppings — try lemon curd or custard for a spring treat, cherry or strawberry filling on top for holiday festive look and taste, and if you feel daring, caramel, toasted pecans and chocolate drizzle!"

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Lemon Pie Bars

lemon pie bar squares dusted with powdered sugar
KGora

Experience a decadently soft lemon bar that takes tang to another level. Simply press dough into a 9x13 dish, pour in a sweetened lemon juice mixture, then bake until set. A light sprinkle of confectioner's sugar adds delicious flair.

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Brownie Cookie Bars

You don't have to choose between a decadent brownie or homemade cookie — have both at once. These rich, cocoa-based cookie bars are laced with cinnamon and allspice for a fragrant, fantastically delicious result.

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Cherry Walnut Bars

Need an impressive dessert ready in under an hour? Chopped walnuts and flaked coconut are folded into the luscious filling of this cookie bar. Finish things off a with vibrant cherry frosting for an unforgettable bite.

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Magic Cookie Bars

three squares of magic cookie bars on a bamboo mat
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These are called "magic" for a reason! Perhaps the most famous of bar cookies, it is impossible to resist a sweet square full of coconut, walnuts, and chocolate chips.

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