The Itsy-Bitsy Kitchen

recipes to feed your sweet tooth

Brownie and bar recipes

If chocolatey brownies and decadent bar cookies make your heart sing then you're in the right place.  You'll find lots of delicious recipes to try, from espresso cheesecake brownies to paleo coconut cream brownies to vanilla bean Nanaimo bars.  Your new favorite treat is surely right here!

Turtle Bars

These easy turtle bars are rich and gooey, with a buttery graham cracker crust, melted chocolate and caramel, crunchy pecans, and sweetened condensed milk. Just layer everything in a pan and bake until golden.   These bars are easy enough for a casual weeknight dessert, but rich and indulgent enough for holidays, parties, or gifting. […]

Nutella Magic Bars

These Nutella magic bars are an easy dessert made with a buttery graham cracker crust, sweetened condensed milk, and rich Nutella for a gooey, indulgent twist on classic magic cookie bars. They’re layered with classic magic bar toppings and baked until just set, creating a soft, chewy texture that slices cleanly once cooled. Why you’ll […]

Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

Chocolate pecan pie bars are an easy dessert made with a rich chocolate cake mix crust and gooey pecan pie filling, perfect for holidays, potlucks, and anytime you want a crowd-pleasing dessert. Made with a chocolate base, corn syrup, eggs, and pecans, these chocolate pecan pie bars are rich, delicious, and incredibly easy to make, […]

Cherry Cheesecake Bars

If you’re a fan of fresh cherries then these simple cherry cheesecake bars are a must this summer. Creamy cheesecake, sweet cherries, and a buttery graham cracker crust make them the ultimate summer treat!   This post is sponsored by Sprouts. As always, opinions are 100% my own—thank you for supporting the brands that make […]

Oreo Cheesecake Brownies

Loaded with Oreo cookies and chocolate chips, these Oreo cheesecake brownies are easy to make and extra fudgy. From the rich brownie base to the creamy cheesecake on top, every bite is bliss!   For those days when you can’t decide between cheesecake and brownies, these Oreo cheesecake brownies are here for you! They’re easy […]