Congo Bars (Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars)

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5.0

114 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    16 servings

  • Calories

    403 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Congo Bars (Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars)

These Congo Bars (Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars) are soft, decadent, and chewy in the center with loads of melty, gooey chocolate in every bite. They're the perfect easy, crowd-pleasing dessert!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
  • 11 TB salted butter softened just to room temp (not melty)
  • 3 large eggs whisked
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp table salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325F, with rack on lower middle position. Grease and flour a 13x9 pan and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and stir until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Using rubber spatula, fold butter mixture with flour mixture just until incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Press dough into prepared pan, using spatula to even out the surface. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or just until top is lightly browned. It should look puffy, soft, and golden. Center will still be soft.
  5. Cool bars completely. Cut into squares. Store leftovers in airtight container at room temp.

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  • Make sure not to overmix the batter for these bars as it can leave you with tough, hard blondies.
  • You want your bars to still be somewhat soft (slightly undercooked) in the middle after baking as they'll continue to cook and harden as they cool.
  • Serve these Congo Bars with a cold glass of milk or a la mode with this super Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 403kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 215mg (9%) Potassium 231mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 403 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 403kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Potassium 231mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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