Grandma’s Best Holiday Dessert Bar Recipes

Holiday dessert bars are fun, festive and easy to make for Christmas bake sales and holiday get togethers. We’ve rounded up our favorite nostalgic dessert bars from pecan butter tart squares to classic Nanaimo bars for everyone to enjoy!

Pecan Butter Tart Squares

A buttery shortbread crust forms the base of these Pecan Butter Tart Squares, topped with a rich, gooey brown sugar layer. Packed with fresh pecans and lightly dusted with powdered sugar, they’re a dessert lover’s dream. Get the Recipe: Pecan Butter Tart Squares

7 Layer Cranberry Magic Bars

With a festive spin on classic magic bars, these Christmas 7-Layer Cranberry Magic Bars are packed with white and dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries, mini marshmallows, coconut, and pecans. Get the Recipe: 7 Layer Cranberry Magic Bars

Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks Copycat)

This beloved Starbucks Copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars recipe, bursting with holiday flavors, makes for one of the most irresistible treats of the autumn and festive seasons. These bars perfectly balance sweetness and tartness, featuring a chewy blondie base, tangy dried cranberries, white chocolate chunks, and a rich cream cheese frosting. Get the Recipe: Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks Copycat)

Easy Cherry Pie Bars for a Crowd

Get ready to impress a crowd with these irresistible Easy Cherry Pie Bars! This recipe is a game-changer, yielding a large batch that can satisfy up to 60 dessert lovers! Get the Recipe: Easy Cherry Pie Bars for a Crowd

Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

This easy Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars recipe combines two of the best Thanksgiving desserts – pecan pie and cheesecake! These mouthwatering bars feature layers of creamy cheesecake topped with a delicious pecan pie layer, all on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for making ahead or serving as a snack or dessert at holiday gatherings. Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars