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11 Easy Cookie Bars You Can Make Anytime

Modified: Mar 5, 2025 · Published Mar 5, 2025 · by Jacqueline Piper · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our privacy policy.

Some days call for cookies, but without the hassle of scooping dough or waiting between batches. That’s where cookie bars come in. They’re thick, chewy, and baked all at once, making them the easiest way to get a sweet treat fast. Whether you love classic chocolate chip, rich peanut butter, or something loaded with candy, there’s a cookie bar for every craving.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Oat Bars

Three stacked oat cookies squares with more cookie squares in the background.
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Soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter goodness, these bars make snack time easy. With melty chocolate chips in every bite, they’re the perfect mix of sweet and salty. A one-bowl recipe means less mess and more time to enjoy.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Oat Bars

Monster Cookie Bars

Cookie bar squares with m & m sliced in squares.
Image Credit: Savory Experiments

Loaded with oats, chocolate chips, and M&Ms, these bars check every box. They’re chewy, sweet, and just a little bit crunchy.

Get the recipe: Monster Cookie Bars

Coconut Sugar Cookie Bars

Stacked cookie bar squares.
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These sugar cookie bars have a tropical twist with the addition of shredded coconut. Soft and buttery with just the right amount of chew, they’re easy to slice and perfect for sharing.

Get the recipe: Coconut Sugar Cookie Bars

S’mores Cookies

Cookie bar squares with chocolate, marshmallows and teddy bear cookies on a plate.
Image Credit: Savory Experiments

Everything you love about s’mores, no campfire required. Golden cookies packed with chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and sweet Teddy Grahams make an easy, oven-baked take on the classic. Perfect for a sweet snack any time of year.

Get the recipe: S’mores Cookies

Oatmeal Cookie Bars with Brown Butter and Salted Nutella Swirl

A cookie bar sliced into squares.
Image Credit: Chenee Today

These oatmeal bars take things up a notch with rich brown butter and a Nutella swirl. They’re chewy, nutty, and have just the right balance of sweet and salty. A great way to turn simple ingredients into something special.

Get the recipe: Oatmeal Cookie Bars

Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

Stacked square cookies bars with icing and sprinkles.
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Soft sugar cookie bars covered in a festive layer of frosting make these a holiday must-have. Sweet, buttery, and easy to decorate, they’re perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy nights at home any time of year.

Get the recipe: Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

M&M Cookie Bars

Cookie bar squares with m & m sliced in squares.
Image Credit: Savory Experiments

Thick, chewy, and packed with colorful M&Ms, these cookie bars are always a hit. They bake up golden on the outside with a soft, gooey center that keeps you coming back for more.

Get the recipe: M&M Cookie Bars

Sugar Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

A cookie bar sliced into squares.
Image Credit: Sweet Fix Baker

Sweet, soft, and topped with a creamy layer of frosting, these sugar cookie bars are a simple crowd-pleaser. The rich cream cheese frosting balances the sweetness perfectly. A great option when you want cookies without rolling and cutting dough.

Get the recipe: Sugar Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cookie Dough Bars

Stacked cookie bar squares.
Image Credit: Living Chirpy

These cookie dough bars are packed with chocolate chips, sweetened with honey, and made with almond flour for a melt in your mouth texture. Perfect for when you need something sweet in a hurry.

Get the recipe: Cookie Dough Bars

Chocolate Coconut Magic Bars

Square cookie bars stacked on a plate.
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Whether you call them old-fashioned coconut bars or Hello Dolly's, these chocolate coconut bars come together like magic. There's something for everyone in this bar with loads of chocolate, coconut, graham crumbs, and walnuts.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Coconut Magic Bars

Chocolate Almond Shortbread Bars

Stacked cookie bar squares.
Image Credit: Sweet Fix Baker

These buttery shortbread bars have a rich chocolate topping and a hint of almond for a little something extra. They bring together simple ingredients for a dessert that’s both elegant and effortless - a great treat for when you want something sweet.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Almond Shortbread Bars

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