Bar cookies give you more bang for your buck. You can bake a bunch at a time—no juggling hot baking pans and constantly beeping timers—and there's something pleasing about their grid-like nature. It ...

Cookie bars are a simple way to enjoy all the flavor of cookies without the extra steps. Just mix, bake, and slice—no need to scoop out individual portions. They’re great for saving time and feeding a ...

Skip the cookie scoop and make easy bar cookies to share. Just spread the dough, bake, and slice; it does not get much simpler than that. Great for parties, bake sales, or any time you need a quick ...

These bars, which start with a simple press-in cookie base and end with a swoop of creamy frosting, are equally lovely as an afternoon snack or a lunchbox treat. Make the layers thin so they can be ...

Each year as the month transitions from November to December, the thought of holiday-time baking reenergizes me for the rest of the year. Esoteric German cakes and breads that take an inordinate ...

This article is a part of the L.A. Times 2022 Holiday Bar Cookies. Though making bar cookies is enticing because they require no cutters, spritz guns or other specialized equipment, it still helps to ...

My husband and I are invited to a potluck dinner on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. My husband mused that it probably would be a good opportunity to use up all the Turkey Day leftovers. "We could ...