Congo Bars

2002-05-25
  • Yield : 24 servings
  • Servings : 24 servings
  • Prep Time : 20m
  • Cook Time : 25m
  • Ready In : 45m
  • FavoriteLoadingAdd to Recipe Box

Mawmaw always cooked these at Christmas time. Ask Chad, Colby and Chrissy what they think of these.

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 lb brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 (6 oz) package chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan over low fire, melt shortening. Remove from heat. Add brown sugar and mix well. Cool slightly. Add cold eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the wet ingredients, nuts, and chocolate chips. Press into a greased 9x13 pan.

Step 3

Bake 25 or 30 minutes at 350 degrees. When almost completely cooled, cut into squares and serve.

Comments

Loading Facebook Comments ...
about us    blog    contact us    cooking tips    heritage   
guestbook    privacy policy    recipes a-z    recipebox    register    submit a recipe!