These brightly colored, zesty lemon-lime bars make a great dessert for a graduation party or other summer gathering. The “twist” is the grated lime zest in the crust. If you prefer, you can skip the lime and use lemon zest in the crust and all lemon juice in the filling—or use all lime.
Bar cookies and squares
Apricot Bars
These apricot-filled bars are rich and sweet, so you can cut them smaller than many other bar cookies.
Linzer Bars
Both gooey and elegant, with their jewel-like filling, Linzer Bars make an ideal cookie for the holidays—or any time of year.
Pumpkin Currant Bars
Looking for an easier alternative to pumpkin pie for your Thanksgiving dessert? These luscious pumpkin bars taste a lot like pumpkin pie, but you don’t have to roll out the crust. You can serve them plain or with a dab of whipped cream.
Pecan Praline Bars for Mardi Gras
This easy cookie recipe obeys the law that governs Southern desserts: If it doesn’t make your teeth ache, it’s not worth eating. This dessert is great anytime of year, but it’s especially suitable for Mardi Gras.