Congo Squares
📜 Collection: Burcea Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts Delicious chewy blondie-style brownie bars packed with brown sugar, chocolate chips, and nuts. A classic, comforting treat perfect for sharing.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 24 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 3/4 cups | Flour | sifted |
| 2 1/2 tsp | Baking powder | None |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt | None |
| 2/3 cup | Shortening | None |
| 1 1/4 cups | Brown sugar | None |
| 3 | Eggs | None |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla | None |
| 1 cup | Nut meats | chopped |
| 1 pkg. | Chocolate chips | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing and Baking
- Preheat oven and grease 2 greased pans.
- Combine the 2 3/4 cups flour, 2 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the 2/3 cup shortening, 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, 3 eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla until well blended.
- Fold in the 1 cup nut meats and 1 pkg. chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the 2 greased pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 mins until golden brown and baked through.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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