Dessert bar

Food for the gods

Food for the gods is best described as butterscotch (or blondies) squares or bars baked with Medjool dates and walnuts. The pastry hails from the Philippines where it traditionally makes an appearance during the Christmas season.

Cook time: 30

Servings: 16 two-inch bars

Cheesecake brownies

Two of my favorite desserts, combined. Sweet-salty cheesecake swirled between layers of fudge-y brownie baked with dark chocolate. You really don’t need a special occasion to enjoy these delectable cheesecake brownies.

Cook time: 50

Servings: 36 brownies

Chocolate and peanut butter bars

Crisp cookie crusts, fudge-y chocolate and peanut butter filling, and an explosion of colors. Just perfect for a summer afternoon snack, picnic food or holiday dessert.

Cook time: 30

Servings: 16 dessert bars

Oats, nuts and chocolate bars

Just mix all the ingredients together, moisten with salted dulce de leche, bake, cool and cut. Easy to make and with very little clean-up required.

Cook time: 25

Servings: 24 dessert bars

Butterscotch cheesecake brownies

If you love brownies but you need a break from chocolate, try this. Sweet, salty, creamy and chewy dessert bars that will rock your world.

Cook time: 35

Servings: 18 brownies