Brownies and Bar Desserts Archives - Fresh April Flours https://freshaprilflours.com/category/baking-desserts/bar-desserts/ Helping you confidently bake from scratch with consistent results every time. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:28:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://freshaprilflours.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cropped-SiteIcon2-32x32.png Brownies and Bar Desserts Archives - Fresh April Flours https://freshaprilflours.com/category/baking-desserts/bar-desserts/ 32 32 Meyer Lemon Bars https://freshaprilflours.com/meyer-lemon-bars/ https://freshaprilflours.com/meyer-lemon-bars/#comments Sun, 03 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://freshaprilflours.com/?p=13468 This is the only lemon bar recipe you’ll ever need– rich custard filling, buttery shortbread crust, and Meyer lemons for an unexpected twist on the classic. THE LAST LEMON BAR RECIPE YOU’LL EVER NEED Lemon bars are a staple at bake sales, potlucks, and holiday dessert spreads, and I am absolutely here for it. But...

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]]> https://freshaprilflours.com/meyer-lemon-bars/feed/ 39 Frosted Brownies (With Walnuts) https://freshaprilflours.com/frosted-brownies/ https://freshaprilflours.com/frosted-brownies/#respond Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://freshaprilflours.com/?p=110770 These frosted fudge brownies are everything you love about my classic from-scratch brownies, finished with a thick layer of chocolate fudge frosting and walnuts baked right into every bite. They’re dense, rich, deeply chocolatey, and absolutely worth the extra step of frosting! THESE BROWNIES ARE FOR THE SERIOUS BROWNIE LOVERS If you’re someone who believes...

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]]> https://freshaprilflours.com/frosted-brownies/feed/ 0 Peppermint Bark Cookie Bars https://freshaprilflours.com/peppermint-bark-cookie-bars/ https://freshaprilflours.com/peppermint-bark-cookie-bars/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://freshaprilflours.com/?p=110012 Sink your teeth into a soft and chewy chocolate chunk cookie bar topped with chunky white chocolate peppermint frosting. It’s everything you love about peppermint bark in a gourmet cookie bar. EVERYTHING YOU LOVE ABOUT PEPPERMINT BARK– NOW IN COOKIE BARS If there’s one quintessential flavor combo for the winter season, it’s peppermint chocolate. Just...

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]]> https://freshaprilflours.com/peppermint-bark-cookie-bars/feed/ 0 Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars https://freshaprilflours.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-bars/ https://freshaprilflours.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-bars/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://freshaprilflours.com/?p=109909 Chewy chocolate chip cookie bars made from my beloved classic chocolate chip cookie recipe but with no chilling time and just one pan to bake. These bars are soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate in every bite. Your Favorite CHOCOLATE CHIP Cookies: Pressed Into Bars If you love my classic chewy chocolate chip cookies...

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]]> https://freshaprilflours.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-bars/feed/ 12 Easy Microwave Fudge Recipe (Chocolate Walnut Fudge) https://freshaprilflours.com/microwave-fudge/ https://freshaprilflours.com/microwave-fudge/#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://freshaprilflours.com/?p=109297 With only three ingredients and a quick microwave melt, this shortcut chocolate fudge offers a smoother, softer bite when compared to cooked fudge. This recipe is written to accommodate the option to stir in walnuts or leave it plain. The No-Thermometer Fudge Everyone Can Handle When it comes to homemade candy, I’m the first to...

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]]> https://freshaprilflours.com/microwave-fudge/feed/ 2 Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake https://freshaprilflours.com/texas-sheet-cake/ https://freshaprilflours.com/texas-sheet-cake/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 http://freshaprilflours.com/?p=4459 This dense and fudgy chocolate Texas sheet cake is covered in a crackly chocolate icing that’s loaded with pecan pieces on top of every bite. It is easily one of the simplest chocolate cakes you could ever make, and it’s perfect for entertaining or feeding a crowd. What is Texas Sheet Cake? If you have...

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]]> https://freshaprilflours.com/texas-sheet-cake/feed/ 26 Superbowl Brownies https://freshaprilflours.com/game-day-brownie-bites/ https://freshaprilflours.com/game-day-brownie-bites/#comments Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://freshaprilflours.com/?p=7438 Adorable bite-size brownies decorated with simple buttercream football stripes. Perfect for celebrating everything from pee wee football all the way up to the Super Bowl. Pair with cake batter puppy chow and sprinkle cookies in your team’s colors for a full celebration spread. These Are The Perfect Game Day Dessert When football season rolls around,...

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]]> https://freshaprilflours.com/game-day-brownie-bites/feed/ 19 Fudgy Brownie Bites https://freshaprilflours.com/fudgy-brownie-bites/ https://freshaprilflours.com/fudgy-brownie-bites/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://freshaprilflours.com/?p=102726 These chewy brownie bites deliver the same dense and fudgy indulgence as my original scratch brownies you know and love, made with melted chocolate and donning that perfectly crackly top. Snackable and versatile, they’re the ultimate treat to make you fall in love with brownies from scratch in two bites or less! YOUR FAVORITE FUDGY...

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]]> https://freshaprilflours.com/fudgy-brownie-bites/feed/ 2 Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars https://freshaprilflours.com/sugar-cookie-bars/ https://freshaprilflours.com/sugar-cookie-bars/#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://freshaprilflours.com/?p=10332 These buttery, chewy sugar cookie bars are frosted with a thick layer of creamy vanilla buttercream. If you love sugar cookies but don’t want to take the time to scoop individual cookies, this recipe is the perfect quick and easy shortcut! THE COOKIE FOR FOLKS WHO DON’T WANT TO SCOOP COOKIE DOUGH We’ve all been...

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]]> https://freshaprilflours.com/smores-chewy-cookie-bars/feed/ 67 Cookies & Cream Brownies https://freshaprilflours.com/cookies-cream-brownies/ https://freshaprilflours.com/cookies-cream-brownies/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2024 06:00:00 +0000 http://freshaprilflours.com/?p=6301 These rich and fudgy brownies use my favorite scratch brownie base and are layered with crunchy Oreos and creamy white chocolate chips. Feel free to use a a box mix if you prefer. YOU WILL LOVE THESE THICK AND FULLY LOADED BROWNIES  When I find a recipe I like, I run with it. No reason...

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