congo squares

Name: Congo Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 48
Ingredients: 2/3 cup(s) shortening; 2 1/4 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 3/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 3 - eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup(s) nuts, chopped

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mary Armstrong

San Antonio, TX

Updated on Aug 6, 2012

This recipe is mixed on top the stove, all in one pan and baked. I try to cut down on the amount of sugar in most of my recipes so for this one: I use 2 cups of brown sugar, the recipe calls for 2 1/4 cups. I also decrease the flour by 2 tablespoons and salt by 1/4 teaspoon.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield 48 bars

Ingredients

2/3 cup shortening
2 1/4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 - eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup nuts, chopped

How To Make congo squares

Step 1

Combine flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.

Step 2

Melt shortening, stir in brown sugar. Cool slightly.
Step 3

Add dry ingredients gradually with eggs.
Step 4

Stir in rest of ingredients.
Step 5

Put into a greased and floured 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
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