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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.

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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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