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Congo Bars Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb. light brown sugar
2/3 c. salad oil
3 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 - 1 tsp. salt
1 - 12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 c. cut up nuts
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350º. Beat together brown sugar & oil. Add eggs, one at a time & beat until fluffy. Sift together the flour, baking powder & salt and add to egg mixture. Mix in the chocolate chips & nuts. Bake in 350º oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top and around edges. Be careful not to overcook. Cut while warm.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
20-24 bars
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
My family (Chasses) have always called these Congo Bars. My husband's family (Holmans) call them Bongo Bars. Either way, they are easy to make and a big hit!

 

 

 

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