Congo-squares are a classic American dessert that are chewy, chocolatey, and oh-so delicious. Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, these squares are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent treat.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Interesting Facts
Congo-squares are also known as blondies or cookie bars.
This recipe can easily be customized by adding nuts, coconut, or other mix-ins to the batter.
Congo-squares make a great gift when packaged in a cute tin or wrapped in cellophane.