Easy Congo Bars Recipe
These chewy, golden Congo bars are packed with melty chocolate and toasty nuts. Mix by hand, bake once, and slice into irresistible squares.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2.2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2.6 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.9 cup chopped walnuts or pecans lightly toasted if desired
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment and lightly grease.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Stir melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until glossy and smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla until fully combined.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until no dry spots remain. Do not overmix.
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts to evenly distribute.
- Scrape batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 26–30 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan on a rack. Lift out using parchment and cut into bars.
Notes
Swap in 1/2 cup shredded coconut for part of the nuts, or swirl 2–3 tablespoons peanut butter over the top before baking. For clean slices, chill the pan 20 minutes after cooling, then cut. Store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Congo Bars Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.