Best Congo Cookies Recipes

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CONGO COOKIES



Congo Cookies image

What a great version of an old time favorite! This is one that you will be sure to fix again and again.

Provided by Carie Turner

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 3/4 c flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
2/3 c butter or margarine
2 1/4 c brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
1 pkg 7 oz of chocolate chips
1 c pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
  • 2. In another bowl, melt butter and add brown sugar. Mix well.
  • 3. Cool slightly and add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 4. Add dry ingredients to this. Finally, add chocolate chips, nuts and vanilla.
  • 5. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes.
  • 6. When almost cool, cut into finger-length bars.

CONGO COOKIES



Congo Cookies image

Mom made these when we were kids in the '60s. I loved learning to measure and helping mom. Loved smelling them baking, but mostly loved eating them!

Provided by Charlene Maxwell

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 c butter, melted
1 lb light brown sugar or 2 1/4 cups
3 eggs
2 3/4 c all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 c pecans, chopped
1 pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat overn to 350 deg. Melt butter, add sugar. Beat until well blended. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Let cool.
  • 2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt. Add to butter mixture and stir well. Add vanilla, chopped pecans and nuts.
  • 3. Grease and flour, or line pan with parchment paper. 13 1/2 x 15 x 2" pan at 350 deg for 35-45 min.
  • 4. While warm cut into finger-length bars. Makes 35.

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