Description
Rich and chewy Congo bars packed with brown sugar flavor and loaded with chocolate chips, featuring a soft, gooey center and golden edges. An easy dessert perfect for sharing or making ahead.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center has a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep the bars soft and chewy.
- Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Try white or butterscotch chips for variation.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
