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August 26, 2016

Congo Bars aka Blondies aka Chocolate Chip Brownies

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Congo Bars aka Blondies aka Chocolate Chip Brownies

Congo Bars Blondies Brownies

Blondies aka Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies aka “Congo Bars” as my family called them.  Don’t even ask me where the name came from.  I didn’t even know “Blondies” was a thing until college.  Congo Bars were always David’s favorite.  But he has always been a classic chocolate chip cookie kind of guy.

Favorite way to eat these??  Heated in the microwave for 10ish seconds and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.  YES. (Then again, is there any baked sweet that isn’t better served with a scoop of ice cream? This is the chocolate zucchini bread all over again.) These pack well–just like chocolate chip cookies–so they’re great to take for lunches, to the cabin, to the best hiding spot in the kitchen . . .

Congo Bars aka Blondies aka Chocolate Chip Brownies

The other thing I LOVE about this recipe is ONE pot, ONE spoon, ONE pan. Clean up is a piece of cake. More time to spend devouring congo bars. And if you’re a lover of cookie dough, definitely give the batter a try.  🙂  (DISCLAIMER:  According to my Granny and general public health associations, eating raw eggs may endanger your life.)  But seriously. Who wants to live a long health life devoid of cookie dough batter??  My family’s recipe always included two teaspoons of lemon juice, but I haven’t included it in a long time. Goes back to the classic chocolate chip cookie kind of thing, but you are welcome to try it!

Congo Bars aka Blondies aka Chocolate Chip Brownies

Congo Bars aka Blondies aka Chocolate Chip Brownies
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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 2 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. (Note: If you use margarine, you will have to constantly stir, or else it will spit.)
  4. When melted, remove from heat.
  5. Using a spoon, stir brown sugar into butter until fully mixed.
  6. Add eggs to the mixture, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each egg.
  7. Stir in flour mixture until batter is thick.
  8. Stir in chocolate chips, reserving a half cup of chocolate chips for the top.
  9. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray.
  10. Spread batter into greased pan and scatter remaining chocolate chips on top.
  11. Bake 25-30 minutes, until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  12. Leave in pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  13. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares. These can be stored in a tupperware on the counter. If they aren't eaten quickly enough and start to dry out, toss a piece of bread into the tupperware--the bars should bounce right back.
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Nutrition

Calories

1304 cal

Fat

6 g

Carbs

253 g

Protein

52 g
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  1. Linda Coughlin says

    November 17, 2020 at 7:27 am

    I lined the pan with foil leaving an inch of foil overhanging the short edge. I sprayed the foil with cooking spray right before I spread in the batter. This allowed me to lift the bars out so I didn’t have to cut in the pan. The foil peeled off easily and I could cut on a cutting board (instead of scratching my baking pan). I added 2 teaspoons vanilla. I would have liked nuts - but they were going to a home that didn’t like nuts. I melted the butter in my stand mixer bowl over hot water (like a double-boiler). I then added the rest of the ingredients as directed while mixing on medium-low speed (instead of using a spoon). I added the vanilla after adding the eggs. I needed more chocolate chips for the top - which would leave less for in the bars. As well as the normal size morsels - I added a generous handful of mini-morsels which guaranteed chocolate in every bite.
    ★★★★☆
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  2. Kiwi says

    August 17, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    Hi Wyldflour. I was just wondering, don't Congo bars have walnuts in them? Or is it optional, like in chocolate chip cookies?
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    • Mikaela says

      August 18, 2018 at 5:28 pm

      Hi! It seems like everyone's family recipe is a little bit different for congo bars! Some use walnuts, some use pecans, some use coconut, and some are boring like me and just want the chocolate!
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