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congo bars

crystal7 avatar
Recipe by
Crystal ~
@crystal7
Somewhere, IL

This is similar to chocolate chip pan cookie. Kids and adults both like theses delightful bars. They freeze well.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For congo bars

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 ¼ cups brown sugar, packed
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 pkg. (12-oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup walnut pieces, or pecans

How To Make congo bars

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Lightly grease and floured a 13x9x2 inch baking pan; set aside.
  • 3
    In a 3 quart saucepan, melt the butter just until melted.
  • 4
    Whisk in the brown sugar; mix well.
  • 5
    Add in the vanilla and eggs and mix until completely combined.
  • 6
    Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix well.
  • 7
    Stir in the chocolate chips, and nuts. (The batter will be stiff).
  • 8
    Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • 9
    Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean.
  • 10
    Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting into bars. Store in an airtight container. These freeze well.
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