Congo Bars are delicious, chewy, and rich cookie bars packed with chocolate chips and chunks of milk or dark chocolate. With a hint of vanilla and a sprinkle of sea salt on top, this Congo Bar Recipe makes the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients for this Congo Bar Recipe:
- 170g (3/4 cup or 1.5 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 135g (3/4 cup) brown sugar
- 50g (1/4 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 210g (1 and 1/2 cups) plain flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 level teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 75g (1/2 cup) chocolate chips, plus extra for decorating
- 75g (1/2 cup) milk or dark (semi-sweet) chocolate, roughly chopped
- Sea salt flakes, for decorating
Directions for this Congo Bar Recipe:
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Prepare the batter: In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and caster sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs: Mix in the vanilla extract, followed by the large egg and egg yolk, beating until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate: Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped milk or dark chocolate until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Pour the dough into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with extra chocolate chips and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and slice: Allow the Congo Bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing them into squares or rectangles.
Nutrition (Per Serving – Estimated):
- Calories: 250-280 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 20g
- Protein: 2g
Prep Time:
- 10 minutes
Cook Time:
- 25-30 minutes
Enjoy these decadent Congo Bars fresh from the oven for the ultimate chocolatey experience!
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