Congo Bars
Congo bars are soft and chewy, filled with chocolate chips and walnuts. They’re like a gooey chocolate chip cookie in bar form!
Servings: 16 Bars
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13x2-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Whisk together 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- Add ⅔ cup melted unsalted butter and 2 ¼ cup packed brown sugar to a large bowl and mix until combined. Add 3 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and mix until fully combined.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until combined. Stir in 2 cups milk chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped walnuts by hand.
- Add the dough to the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. The center will still look underbaked, and it should! If it is baked any longer, the bars will become dry and crumbly.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing and serving.
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Notes
Storage Instructions
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Heat in the microwave for 5-10 seconds for a warm treat!
- Freezer: Congo bars can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Leave at room temperature overnight to thaw.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg
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