Bars and Brownies
Lemon Squares
Lemon squares are a little taste of heaven. A buttery shortbread crust, luscious lemon curd filling, crackly top, all sprinkled with a dusting of powdered sugar. I'm a huge chocolate fan as you know, but these little gems can stand up to a chocolate cake and win depending on the day.... they are that good. Different from your standard lemon bars, you will quickly make the switch once you try them. The recipe makes a nice 8" square dish of these beauties, and they will be gone before the day is over.
Mint Layered Brownies
Brownies come in all types and varieties, and this recipe is definitely one to add to your favorites! Soft cake-like brownies with a layer of smooth mint frosting, topped with a chocolate ganache..... then cut into bite-size squares for devouring and sharing. It is one of the first recipes with flour that I had great success converting when my daughter started eating gluten free. They come out perfect every time and have just the right bit of mint that keeps you coming back for more.
Peaches and Cream Bars
When fresh peaches are in season, these delicious bars are a must! With a shortbread crust, a creamy peach filling, and crumble topping, you will love this dessert. It's easy to make and bake, and is very fun to share with friends and neighbors. We like to top ours with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They are amazing cold too!
Blueberry Pie Bars
We've made this recipe twice in the past week because it's THAT GOOD. All the goodness of a blueberry pie, but in bar form. They are naturally gluten free AND vegan, which is a bonus because we have a vegan friend who loves good desserts. No weird ingredients, just a super awesome method to making them. If you still haven't taken advantage of blueberry season, I suggest you start now and try these bars!
Avalanche Bars
If you've tried Avalanche Cookies and have fallen in love, then these will be right up your alley! They are the beloved Avalanche Cookies, but in bar form! So basically, a fancy version of a rice crispy treat. Envision white chocolate, peanut butter, marshmallows, and semi-sweet chips all combined with a crispy cereal and pressed into bars make cutting and serving a cinch! I love these cold, so I keep them refrigerated which makes them a little more crispy and crumbly..... so my husband thinks their name comes from bits falling off while you eat them . ? I still don't know the history of their name, but I do know they are addicting and YOU WILL LOVE THEM.
Brown Sugar Brownies
These are the fudgiest, most delicious brownies in the universe! Because they are made with only brown sugar, they have a richer flavor, and the fudgy level is off the charts. They come together so fast so that you can have a pan of dream brownies in a matter of minutes, crackly top and all. Of course, they are studded with chocolate chips for that gooey factor!
