25 Holiday-Ready Brownies and Bars That Keep Things Sweet and Simple

ByJennifer

We’ve put together a collection of holiday-ready brownies and bars that make dessert simple and satisfying. These recipes are perfect for sharing at festive gatherings or enjoying with family at home.

With rich flavors and easy preparation, these treats bring a little sweetness to your holiday celebrations without adding stress to your schedule.

Peanut Butter Bars

Peanut Butter Bars recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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These no-bake peanut butter bars are the perfect treat for peanut butter lovers looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, they’re sure to become a favorite in your home!

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Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars recipe by Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Indulge in a deliciously sweet and tangy treat with these mouth-watering Strawberry Cheesecake Bars!

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Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting

A piece of pumpkin cake on a plate with a fork.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

This tender and incredibly moist Pumpkin Bar recipe is gently spiced with the best fall flavors and topped with a cream cheese frosting.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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These homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are the ultimate treat for peanut butter and chocolate fans! With a fudgy center and just the right amount of crunch, this Peanut Butter Desserts recipe is a hit every time.

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Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Blueberry cheesecake bars on a white plate.
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Our Blueberry Cheesecake Bars have a crunchy oatmeal crust, are stuffed with juicy blueberries, and finished with a cream cheese filling.

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Pumpkin Brownie Cheesecake

Pumpkin Brownies recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Enjoy the rich, chocolatey goodness of Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies. These easy-to-make treats combine a moist brownie base with a creamy, spiced pumpkin cheesecake layer, perfect for any occasion.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Dessert

Peanut Butter Jelly Bars recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are an incredibly delicious, soft, crumbly, and sweet spin on a PB&J sandwich.

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White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies

White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies recipe by Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

These rich and chewy White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies are incredibly easy to make. Perfect for both a summer cookout or as a festive Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert.

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White Chocolate Chip Brownies

White Chocolate Chip Brownies by Cheerful Cook.
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White Chocolate Chip brownies are an ultra-moist brownie recipe that gives classic brownies a fun and delicious twist.

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Apricot Bars

A piece of cake on a plate.
Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

Apricot Bars are perfect as an afternoon treat or dessert! A rich, moist apricot and walnut filling sits atop a crispy shortbread cake.

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Peanut Butter Brownies

Peanut Butter Brownies recipe by Tessie's Table.
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Rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter come together in these easy Peanut Butter Brownies. A delicious treat that’s ready in under an hour!

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars recipe by Tessie's Table.
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a buttery crust topped with caramel.

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Chocolate Drizzled Peanut Butter Bars

Chocolate Drizzled Peanut Butter Bars recipe by Pam's Daily Dish.
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If you like simple and easy recipes, stop right here. These chocolate drizzled peanut butter bars are a snap to throw together.

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Cream Cheese Brownies

Rich chocolate cream cheese brownies with a swirled cheesecake topping.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

These cream cheese brownies are rich, fudgy brownies with a cheesecake ripple! Try this delicious brownie with cream cheese recipe!

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Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars recipe by Kitchen Divas.
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My grandma’s Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars recipe is amazing with a peanut butter base topped with melted chocolate chips and more!

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Biscoff Brownies

Biscoff Brownies recipe by Tessie's Table.
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Biscoff Brownies are a fudgy chocolate treat layered with creamy cookie butter and topped with crunchy Biscoff cookies—a delicious twist on classic brownies!

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The Best Double Chocolate Cherry Brownies

The Best Double Chocolate Cherry Brownies recipe by xoxoBella.
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This double chocolate cherry brownies recipe using fresh cherries is yummy! With these fresh cherry brownies, you’ll want to make plenty!

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Buckeye Bars

Buckeye Bars recipe by To Simply Inspire.
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Buckeye bars are a naturally gluten-free no-bake dessert made with the classic combination of a peanut butter and chocolate layered and sliced into perfect handheld dessert bars!

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Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Lemon Cheesecake Bars recipe by Kitchen Divas.
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Planning to host a house party or a get-together? Make these creamy and tangy lemon cheesecake bars for dessert, and you’re sure to get lots of compliments!

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The Best Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo bars recipe by xoxoBella.
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There is nothing quite like the best Nanaimo bars. If you’ve tried this classic Canadian dessert, you’ll understand! This no-bake dessert is a layered bar recipe bursting with flavors.

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Red Velvet Brownies

Red Velvet Brownies recipe by Tessie's Table.
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Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting combine the fudgy texture of brownies with the rich flavor of red velvet, topped with a creamy, tangy frosting.

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Very Berry Cherry Layered Creamy Bars

Very Berry Cherry Layered Creamy Bars recipe by xoxoBella.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

Whether you’re vegan or not, these berry cherry layered creamy vegan bars are amazing. They’re like a no-bake vegan cheesecake made with raw cashews. This vegan layered dessert is yummy! If you are looking for a new raw vegan dessert recipe, this is for you!

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Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars recipe by xoxoBella.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella.

These juicy strawberry oatmeal bars are so good. The oat base is topped with a jammy strawberry layer that’s flavored with vanilla and lemon.

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Oreo Brownies

Oreo Brownies recipe by Kitchen Divas.
Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Oreo brownies recipe features classic Oreo sandwich cookies inside rich, fudgy brownies. The best brownies you’ll ever eat!

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Kit Kat Cookie Bars

Kit Kat Cookie Bars recipe by Kitchen Divas.
Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Kit Kat Cookie Bars are mouth-watering, soft, chewy, easy to make treats, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing your friends and family.

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