Best 7 Congo Bars Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, Congo Bars are the perfect choice. These irresistible treats feature a gooey coconut filling sandwiched between two layers of chocolate chip cookie dough. The combination of sweet coconut and chocolate chips makes these bars a true crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a batch of these delightful bars ready to enjoy in no time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the ultimate chocolatey-coconut experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CONGO BARS I



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This was given to me by my mother-in-law; it has been a favorite of my husbands since he was a youngster :-)

Provided by Mellan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Melt shortening, stir in brown sugar. Let cool.
  • Beat in the eggs.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • Add chocolate chips, nuts and vanilla.
  • Pour in 10 x 15-inch pan and bake for 30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 72.3 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

CONGO BARS II



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A chewy bar cookie with chocolate chips. They are very addictive...you can't eat just one piece.

Provided by Paul Hecker

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
3 ¼ cups brown sugar
1 cup melted butter
6 eggs
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Stir together the flour and brown sugar, set aside. Stir together the melted butter and eggs until well blended; stir into the flour mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool for 10 minutes, then cut into bars while still slightly warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN BLONDIES OR CONGO BARS



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This is a great recipe for even a beginning chef. Easy to put together and delicious! Recipe courtesy of The America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book. If you don't want congo bars, leave out the coconut and you'll have blondies.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks, melted and cooled)
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with a foil sling and grease the foil.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the butter and sugar together.
  • Whisk in the eggs and vanilla until combined.
  • Stir in the flour mixture until just incorporated.
  • Stir in the chips and nuts.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake the blondies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 22 to 25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
  • Let the blondies cool completely in the pan, set on a wire rack, about 2 hours.
  • Remove the blondies from the pan using the foil, cut into squares, and serve.

CONGO BARS



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This is a super easy dessert that is always a hit at gatherings. It has a perfect blend of sweetness and is great warm or cooled. I got this recipe from my sister-in-law because I thought it was just great! It kinda reminds me of a super big chocolate chip cookie but baked like brownies... who could resist that combination!

Provided by HStafford

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) box light brown sugar
3 eggs
2 3/4 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup Crisco (melted)
1 cup chopped pecans
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (I prefer mini chocolate chips)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix together ingredients going down the list. (Eggs one at the time).
  • Pour mixture into 9x13 baking dish. (Mixture will be thick).
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Cut and Enjoy! (Let it cool for a little bit so that it will form and not be so gooey -- unless you like it that way of course).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.1, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 199.1, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 23.6, Protein 3

CONGO BARS



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This was one of me and my sisters favorite treat that my mom would make for us. Now we make them for our kids.

Provided by Rebecca Thompson

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 c vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 1/2 c flour
1 bag(s) chocolate chips
1/2 c nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients
  • 2. Mix well
  • 3. put into a 9x13 greased glass pan bake at 350 F

CONGO BARS



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This is similar to chocolate chip pan cookie. Kids and adults both like theses delightful bars. They freeze well.

Provided by Crystal ~

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
2 ¼ cups brown sugar, packed
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 pkg. (12-oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup walnut pieces, or pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Lightly grease and floured a 13x9x2 inch baking pan; set aside.
  • 3. In a 3 quart saucepan, melt the butter just until melted.
  • 4. Whisk in the brown sugar; mix well.
  • 5. Add in the vanilla and eggs and mix until completely combined.
  • 6. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix well.
  • 7. Stir in the chocolate chips, and nuts. (The batter will be stiff).
  • 8. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • 9. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean.
  • 10. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting into bars. Store in an airtight container. These freeze well.

CONGO BARS



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Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 c. Flour
2 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
2/3 c. Margarine
2 1/4 c. Brown Sugar (1lb bag)
3 Eggs
1 c. broken walnuts
1 small pkg Choc. Chips-6 oz.

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking powder & salt. Melt margarine & add brown sugar. Stir untill well mixed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Add dry ingrdients, then nuts & choc. chips. Grease larege jelly roll pan 10 1/2 x 15 1/2. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. When almost cool, cut into bars.

Tips:

  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting. This will help the ingredients mix together more easily and create a smoother batter.
  • Use a fine-mesh strainer to sift the flour before measuring it. This will help remove any lumps and ensure that the flour is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough and dry. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Congo bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these classic bars that are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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