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CONGO BARS



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Congo Bars are an amped up chocolate chip cookie bar with 2 types of chocolate to make them extra gooey!

Provided by Cookies & Cups

Categories     Cookie Bar

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks, or chopped chocolate
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix the butter and the light and dark brown sugars together for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add in the eggs, vanilla, salt and baking powder and mix for an additional minute on medium, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Turn the mixer to low and add in the flour, mixing until just combined.
  • Finally add in both kinds of chocolate and stir to incorporate.
  • Spread the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden and the center appears slightly under-baked.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before cutting.
  • Alternately you can chill the bars before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bar, Calories 303 calories, Sugar 29.5 g, Sodium 68 mg, Fat 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg

CONGO BARS I



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This was given to me by my mother-in-law; it has been a favorite of my husbands since he was a youngster :-)

Provided by Mellan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Melt shortening, stir in brown sugar. Let cool.
  • Beat in the eggs.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • Add chocolate chips, nuts and vanilla.
  • Pour in 10 x 15-inch pan and bake for 30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 72.3 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

CONGO BARS



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Cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, or pecans are all fine substitutes for the macadamia nuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 15 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups macadamia nuts
1 one-pound box graham crackers
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups packed sweetened shredded coconut
Caramel for Cookies

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread macadamia nuts on a baking sheet, and bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Set baking sheet on a wire rack to cool.
  • Line an 11-by-18-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Using a food processor or rolling pin, finely crush graham crackers. Place in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of prepared baking pan in an even layer. Sprinkle the chocolate over the graham crackers. Sprinkle the coconut over the chocolate. Sprinkle the reserved nuts over the coconut.
  • Using a microwave or double boiler, heat the caramel until liquid. Drizzle caramel over macadamia nuts. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool. Cut into 3/4-by-1 1/4-inch pieces.

CONGA BARS



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No mixing machine, no bowls! This is a very old recipe from the Chicago Tribune that is easy to prepare and the results will become a family favorite.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, plus
3 tablespoons butter
1 (1 lb) box brown sugar
3 eggs
2 2/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350-degrees.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in the brown sugar, mixing well. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time; add the flour, salt and baking powder. Stir in chips and nuts. Spread evenly into a greased 10 x 15-inch jellyroll pan; press dough down evenly with moistened fingers. Bake until a tester comes out clean and sides begin to pull away from the pan, about 25-30 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool. cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.7, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 20.2, Sodium 113.8, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 11.2, Protein 1.8

CONGO BARS RECIPE



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Chocolate chip cookies in a bar!

Provided by Elyse Ellis

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ¾ cups flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup butter (softened)
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 ounces milk chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In another bowl combine butter and brown sugar using a mixer until blended.
  • Add eggs, one at a time to sugar mixture, mixing on low in between each addition.
  • Add vanilla and mix well.
  • Add in the flour mixture and mix until combined, then fold in chips and pecans.
  • Lightly spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray and spread batter evenly into dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.
  • Do not over bake.

CONGO BARS



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My mother has made these since I was little and then I made them for my kids. They are great to take to a picnic as they carry well.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24-28 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup butter (melted)
1 lb light brown sugar
3 eggs
2 3/4 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and add brown sugar; mix well and cool.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well each time.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Add the nuts and chocolate bits.
  • Put in a greased 9x13 pan and bake 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 36.8, Sodium 147.4, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 26.3, Protein 3.7

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