24 Bars and Brownies with 5 Ingredients (or Less!)

Magic Brownie Bars

When I was a kid, one of my all-time favorite treats was magic cookie bars (which we also called Hello Dolly bars). This recipe combines all the same classic flavors in a magic brownie bar! —Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

These chewy peanut butter chocolate bars are the perfect no-fuss dessert. Ive discovered the trick is to get them into the refrigerator to set up before they disappear! Lorri Speer, Centralia, Washington

No-Bake Cereal Bars

With two kinds of cereal and peanut butter, these bars taste almost like candy. Pauline Christiansen, Columbus, Kansas

Chocolate Peanut Treats

When I was in high school, I took these sweet and crunchy squares to bake sales and they were the first to sell out. I still make them for family and friends who love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. Christy Asher, Colorado Springs, Colorado

White Chocolate Cereal Bars

A friend shared with me this fresh take on traditional crispy treats. My husband loves them, and I feel so efficient with their quick prep time. Anne Powers, Munford, Alabama

Cherry Crumb Dessert

This dessert is a sweet treat, especially when garnished with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream! The crust and crumb topping have a wonderful nutty flavor, and the smooth fruit filling looks beautiful when served. Ann Eastman, Greenville, California

Crumb-Topped Date Bars

The basic dough doubles as a shortbread-like crust and crumbly topping for these sweet date bars. Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah

Chocolaty S'mores Bars

One night my husband had some friends over to play poker and he requested these s'mores bars. They polished off the pan and asked for more! I shared the recipe, and now their families make them, too. Rebecca Shipp, Beebe, Arkansas

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars with certified gluten-free oats. Everyone loves these bars! Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Toffee Turtle Squares

Heres an easy way to make turtle candy. These bars are very rich, so a little square will do ya. Glenna Tooman, Boise, Idaho

Gooey Chocolate-Peanut Bars

These are so easy to make and take no time at all. Theyre great to package up for those college kids looking for something from home. Everyone will want this recipe. Elaine Grimme, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Triple Fudge Brownies

When you're in a hurry to make dessert, here's a "mix of mixes" that's so convenient and quick. The result is a big pan of very rich, fudgy brownies. Friends who ask me for the recipe are amazed that it's so easy. Denise Nebel, Wayland, Iowa

Scottish Shortbread Bars

This simple three-ingredient shortbread recipe makes wonderfully rich, tender cookie bars. Serve them with fresh berries of the season for a nice, light dessert. Youll get miles of smiles when friends see these at an afternoon tea or a bridal shower. Marlene Hellickson, Big Bear City, California

Macaroon Bars

Guests will never recognize the refrigerated crescent roll dough that goes into these almond-flavored bars. You can assemble these chewy coconut treats in no time. Carolyn Kyzer, Alexander, Arkansas

Fruity Cereal Bars

With dried apples and cranberries, these crispy cereal bars are perfect for snacks or brown-bag lunches. Giovanna Kranenberg, Cambridge, Minnesota

South Dakota Frito Treats

Yep, they're made with corn chips! These salty sweets were a staple after meetings at the quilt guild I belonged to in South Dakota. Carol Tramp, Wynot, Nebraska

Apple Kuchen Bars

This recipe is about family, comfort and simplicity. My mom made this delicious sweet treat many a winter night and served it warm with some of her famous homemade ice cream. I like to make a double batch and pass on the love! Elizabeth Monfort, Celina, Ohio

Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. Theyre a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treatsand because theyre so easy, older kids could whip up a batch on their own! Christie Porter, Shipshewana, Indiana

Microwave Oatmeal Bars

My mother shared this speedy recipe with me. There are not a lot of ingredients, so these chewy treats are easy to fix in the microwave. Annette Self, Junction City, Ohio

Peanut Butter Popcorn Bars

If you're looking for a fun snack for kids, try this chewy peanut butter popcorn recipe that have a mild peanut butter taste. They're easy to mix and can be pressed into a pan to form bars or shaped into balls. Kathy Oswald, Wauzeka, Wisconsin

Easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

This dessert is super easy to pull together and the flavorful results will win you nothing but rave reviews. Aimee Ransom, Hoschton, Georgia

Black & White Cereal Treats

When my daughter was just 7 years old, she had the brilliant idea of adding Oreo cookies to cereal treats. Now 24, she still asks for them on occasion; they're that good. Tammy Phoenix, Ava, Illinois

More The Merrier Orange, Fig & Walnut Bars

Orange, fig and walnuts make a bar thats uniquely different and delicious. Think you can eat just one? Judy Dalton, Danville, Virginia