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Congo Bars

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Yield: Makes 32 bars.

A different kind of brownie.

  • 1-1/2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons or 1-1/4 sticks butter
  • 2-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounce package chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 10x15-inch pan. Beat butter and sugar in bowl until creamy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each egg. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt; blend well. Fold in chips and nuts. Turn in pan, spread evenly. Bake until top is lightly browned, about 20-25 minutes. Transfer to wire rack; let cool. Cut into bars. Congo bars will freeze.

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Moist, Chewy and just plain delicious. One that has been in my family for generations and is still a big hit. – Reviewed by Charleen Smith

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