Congo Bars
Indulge, in the world of baking with these Congo Bars, a recipe that combines simplicity and decadence. Each bar is a blend of flavors featuring room-temperature butter and luscious brown sugar with a caramel-like taste accompanied by the subtle sweetness of vanilla. The essence of these bars lies in the use of both semisweet and milk chocolate creating a delightful dual chocolate experience that melts in your mouth. Baked to perfection until golden these bars offer a contrast between their crispy edges and their irresistibly gooey center. Suitable for any occasion these Congo Bars are not only a treat, for your taste buds but a celebration of the simple pleasures found in homemade baking.
24 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 c 2 sticks butter, at room temperature
- 2 c brown sugar packed
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 c milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Before you start make sure your oven is preheated to 350°F (175°C).
- Take a 9x13-inch baking dish. Line it with parchment paper. Lightly grease the dish.
- To prepare the batter grab a bowl. Cream together the butter, at room temperature with the packed brown sugar until it becomes fluffy.
- Next add in the eggs, vanilla extract, kosher salt and baking powder. Mix everything well.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour into the mixture until it is just combined.
- Now it's time to fold in both the sweet chocolate chunks and milk chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter into your baking dish. Make sure to spread it out evenly.
- Place your dish in the oven. Bake for approximately 30 minutes. You'll want to see set edges while keeping a slightly gooey center.
- Once done baking let the bars cool, in their pan for 5 minutes.
- After cooling down cut them into bars to be served and enjoyed!
Notes
For all the gluten-free enthusiasts out there, transforming these delectable Congo Bars into a gluten-free treat is wonderfully simple! Replace the all-purpose flour with your favorite gluten-free flour blend – one that's designed for a 1:1 substitution works best. Look for a blend that incorporates ingredients like rice flour, tapioca flour, and xanthan gum, which will help mimic the texture and structure of traditional flour. Also, double-check that your baking powder and chocolate chips are labeled gluten-free, as some brands may have hidden gluten content.