12 Bars and Squares of Christmas - Volume 2

When it comes to baked holiday confections, any cookie in the form of a bar or square always seems to taste a little better than a round cookie. Mostly, this is attributed to the fact that bars and squares have layers or frosting, making the flavours more complex and delicious. 12 Bars and Squares of Christmas - Volume 2 is a collection with at least one for every taste or preference! #collection #nobake #christmas #holiday #squares #bars

About a month ago, I published 12 Bars and Squares of Christmas – Volume 2. It was a Lord Byron’s Kitchen holiday series – much like the many I have shared over the past few years. I published one recipe each day for 12 consecutive days, and just like when each series ends, I’m placing all of the recipes from that series into one post.

I do this because it’s easy to miss a recipe, especially when there are 12 of them day after day. Not everyone has time to check out a recipe every day. And, not everyone who reads my recipes has subscribed to my blog. Lastly, rather than having you search for each of the recipes, it’s easier just to scroll down one page and see them all at once.

On the backend, I’ve done all the work for you. As soon as you see a picture of a bar or square that you like, just click on the green highlighted box that says “CHECK OUT THE RECIPE.” A new window will open in your browser so that you don’t lose your place on this page. No searching, no downloading, each and every recipe is just a click away. Let’s get to it!

Candied Ginger Squares

Double the ginger and double the flavour! These Candied Ginger Squares are prepared with both candied ginger and gingersnap cookies with a base that consists of sweetened condensed milk and melted white chocolate. These squares have a slightly warming flavour which just screams Christmas!

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Pineapple Marshmallow Squares

This no-bake recipe requires only four ingredients and about ten minutes of your time. Pineapple Marshmallow Squares are soft, moist, and chewy. They are great for freezing and can be prepared weeks or even months in advance! Optionally, add a splash of rum for a Christmas in the tropics flair!

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Oatmeal Caramilk Bars

Inspired by Australia’s Anzac bars, these Oatmeal Caramilk Bars were developed using common North American ingredients that are more readily available. It’s hard to believe these delicious cookies are prepared with only four ingredients! And, they’re no-bake too which is always a bonus!

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No Bake Christmas Squares

No Bake Christmas Squares have a rich, chocolatey base prepared with crushed cookies, cocoa, and brown sugar. They are topped with melted white chocolate, crushed candy canes, and holiday M&Ms. Only 25 minutes from start to finish!

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Christmas Peanut Butter Rice Cereal Squares

Remove the marshmallows from a Rice Krispie Treat and substitute it with melted chocolate and peanut butter for an even tastier treat! Prepared with Christmas-coloured cereal, these Christmas Peanut Butter Rice Cereal Squares are just as delicious as they look! Don’t forget the sprinkles; they make everything more fun and festive!

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Caramel and Salted Nut Squares

There are so many versions of these layered types of squares, but this one is unique in the way that it uses a store-bought boxed cake mix for the base. You don’t need to bake the cake first! Deliciously sweet and sticky Caramel and Salted Nut Squares are so quick and easy to make!

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Looking For More Christmas Confections?

Lord Byron’s Kitchen has more than enough to satisfy your sweet tooth! Click on the links below to see a countdown series of holiday recipes from that category!

Pecan Toffee Bars

Loaded with toasted pecans, these Pecan Toffee Bars have a shortbread crumb base and a caramel, pecan center. Topped with melted milk chocolate, these bars are just heavenly! This is a holiday confection that will be difficult to share and part with. Maybe it’s a good idea to make a double batch of these after all!

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Holiday Ruffle Squares

Holiday Ruffle Squares rely heavily on powdered jello mix for their flavour and colour. With only five ingredients, these squares are a no-bake confection that is easy to prepare and delicious to eat! Use any jello flavour you wish here; I’m using cherry to get that Christmasy red colour.

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Peanut Butter Squares

Peanut Butter Squares are a twist on the classic Peanut Butter Ball recipe. These are less time-consuming for sure but are prepared with the smooth peanut butter lover in mind. It’s the same great taste but without the crunch of the rice cereal! Christmas cookie boxes are nothing without these delicious confections!

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No Bake Aero Mint Squares

The airy, bubbly, chocolatey popular confection known as the Aero Bar, is paired with crushed cookies, cocoa powder, sweetened condensed milk, and melted milk chocolate in this No Bake Aero Mint Squares recipe. These are absolutely delicious, which makes sharing very difficult!

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Licorice Allsorts Squares

For as long as I can remember, these strongly flavoured chewy candies have been present in our home at Christmastime. I’m talking about Allsorts and this year, I’m incorporating them into a no-bake confection. These licorice squares are uniquely delicious!

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Turkish Delight Squares

Prepared with Turkish Delight Chocolate Bars, these squares are flavoured with the familiar combination of rosewater, bergamot, and cinnamon. The chopped jellied candy is paired with condensed milk, coconut, crushed biscuits, and melted white chocolate. Turkish Delight Squares are extraordinarily delicious!

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STORING, PACKAGING, & FREEZING

Most bars and squares can be frozen for long periods of time. If you plan to freeze them, pile them into a clean, food-safe container. The container must be freezer friendly! You’ll want to ensure a very tight-fitting lid too. I use these quite often when freezing baked goods. I like to place a sheet of plastic wrap over the top of the container before pushing the lid on. This helps to create a better seal. The goal is to keep all of that freshness locked in! You can freeze most bars and squares for up to three months. Each individual recipe in this collection will tell you whether or not freezing is a good idea.

Did you know that Lord Byron’s Kitchen has been sharing a 24 Cookies of Christmas Series for the past several years? Click on the links below to see all of the recipes from each series on one page!