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September 3, 2013 By Emily 50 Comments

Mom’s Beloved Congo Bars

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ย Mom’s Beloved Congo Bars are a go to dessert in our family!

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This is a recipe my mom has been making since I can remember. Anytime we have a family event or party to attend she brings these delicious bars. I never knew how easy they were to make until I was required to bring a dessert to our family’s labor day weekend extravaganza. Now that I am married and a grown up apparently that means I have to cook things for family parties. But it gave me an excuse to make a great dessert to share with you guys! And did I mention how easy they are to make?

Mom's Beloved Congo Bars- Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt | desserts | chocolate | recipes | baking | dessert bars |

 

During our birthday’s this was always a go to dessert for us. So I recently remade the dessert and added in some sprinkles to create some birthday fun in this dessert!

Mom’s Beloved Congo Bars
Author: Emily
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 55 mins
Ingredients
  • 2 sticks butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 box brown sugar
  • 2 3/4 cups self rising flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Mix together melted butter and brown sugar
  2. Mix in eggs
  3. Mix in flour
  4. Then mix in chocolate chips, do all mixing with a spoon
  5. Bake in a metal 13×9 inch pan at 300 degrees for 30-45 minutes
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Mom's Beloved Congo Bars- Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt | desserts | chocolate | recipes | baking | dessert bars |
See how simple? These are always a hit and perfect to take to that next family event or party. Do you have a go to dessert for when you need to please a crowd?
Mom's Beloved Congo Bars- Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt | desserts | chocolate | recipes | baking | dessert bars |
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  1. Vicki says

    September 3, 2013 at 10:24 pm

    Do you have to use self rising flour with this recipe? They look yummy and I want to make them, but I don’t normally have that. I’ll go buy it though if I have to! Thank you for sharing your momma’s recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 3, 2013 at 10:46 pm

      I am thinking that you do because the bars kind of rise but I can check with my mom to see ๐Ÿ™‚ They are delicious!

      Reply
      • Vicki says

        September 3, 2013 at 10:53 pm

        Thank you Emily, I’ll go get some. I’ve been wanting to bake something and these sound yummy :p

        Reply
        • Sandra says

          September 4, 2013 at 8:05 pm

          Self rising flour already has leaveners in it. You can substitute all purpose flour plus baking powder and salt. Here is a guide I use:

          1.Using a dry measure, measure the desired amount of flour into a separate container.
          2.For each cup of all-purpose flour, add 1 1/4 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
          3.Mix to combine.

          Hope this helps!

          Reply
          • Emily says

            September 8, 2013 at 6:48 pm

            Sandra,

            Thanks for those good tips!! Great to know!

            Emily

  2. Chelsea says

    September 3, 2013 at 11:02 pm

    Oh yum!! Those looks delicious!

    XOXO
    Chelsea
    http://anchorsaweigh-ouradventure.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 4, 2013 at 11:33 am

      They are!! I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  3. Tracy @ Daily Dish Magazine says

    September 3, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    This looks and sounds like a great recipe, I can see why they are called Moms Beloved Congo Bars. I am adding these to the list of recipes to try, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 4, 2013 at 11:32 am

      Thank you for checking them out! They are really delicious. I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  4. Happy Valley Chow says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    Those look yummy! Great recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

    Reply
  5. Diana Rambles says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    They look really good!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 4, 2013 at 10:17 pm

      They really are! Thank you for coming by and checking them out!

      Reply
  6. Heather says

    September 4, 2013 at 10:20 pm

    These do sound delish! But how much brown sugar is “1 box”? I have always bought it in a bag…and they’re all different sizes!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 8, 2013 at 6:47 pm

      Heather, I buy 1 box of Domino light brown sugar for these! So you should be able to see it in the store and compare sizes! Thank you for coming by the blog!

      Emily

      Reply
  7. Nici says

    September 4, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    Wow! These look delicious! I can see why your mom made them so much! I’d love for you to link this up to our All Things Thursday Blog Hop that is going on right now. Hope to see you there!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 5, 2013 at 11:34 am

      They are delicious! I will head over and link up!
      Thank you for coming by,
      Emily

      Reply
  8. Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says

    September 5, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Yum! Simple and delicious looking dessert! I can’t wait to try them:)

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 5, 2013 at 6:27 pm

      I hope you enjoy them!!

      Reply
  9. Trish @ Uncommon Designs says

    September 9, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    These look incredible and I love a good bar cookie! Thanks for sharing with us this week at Monday Funday!

    Take care,

    Trish

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 10, 2013 at 11:07 am

      Thank you for hosting and for coming by! They are so delicious and easy!

      Reply
  10. Carrie This Home says

    September 11, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    These look great & the fact they’re so easy makes them even better! I was scrolling down to see the whole directions and was surprised there was only 5 steps to this recipe! Thanks so much for linking to Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop! I hope to see you back next Sunday at 8 Central time!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 11, 2013 at 3:38 pm

      Yes they are oh so easy! I was surprised because I didn’t realize how easy! And so delicious!

      Reply
  11. Carrie This Home says

    September 17, 2013 at 8:09 am

    Congratulations! Your post was featured at the Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop! Check it out and grab a button!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 17, 2013 at 1:35 pm

      Thank you!! Heading over now to check it out!

      Reply
  12. Charlie DeRuiter says

    October 23, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Those look easy and yummy! Great combo! Pinning. :o)

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 23, 2013 at 1:04 pm

      Thank you!!

      Emily

      Reply
  13. Jenn @ We Do Fun Here says

    October 23, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    YUM! These look amazing ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing & I pinned this awesome recipe to my Cookies & Bars Board! ๐Ÿ™‚

    ~ Jenn @ We Do FUN Here

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 23, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      Thank you Jenn!

      Emily

      Reply
  14. Brooke (DesignedByBH) says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    I’m getting hungry (or a sweet tooth, really) just looking at this! I do like how simple they are. Pinning to try next time I need to whip up a dessert!
    Stopping by to bring some love from the Daily Blog Boost! <3

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 23, 2013 at 9:34 pm

      They are so delicious. I’m wanting to make some more soon. Thank you for coming by!

      Emily

      Reply
  15. Mothering From Scratch says

    November 13, 2013 at 5:46 am

    {Kathy} These are getting a test run today! They look great.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 13, 2013 at 10:31 pm

      I hope that you enjoy them!!

      Emily

      Reply
  16. Michelle says

    November 13, 2013 at 8:27 am

    I love cookie bars. Possibly because I always burn regular cookies…. But these look scrumptious!! Happy SITS Day!!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 13, 2013 at 10:28 pm

      They are so simple to make and delicious. I hope you enjoy them! Thank you for coming over!

      Emily

      Reply
  17. Aruna says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:17 am

    Such a simple treat. Happy SITS day!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 13, 2013 at 10:25 pm

      Yes they are so simple, that’s why I love them! Thank you for coming by the blog!

      Emily

      Reply
  18. Sheila Skillingstead says

    November 13, 2013 at 9:46 am

    I can almost smell those bars. They look so good. They remind me of a golden brownie that I used to make in a pan on the stove. Thanks for the recipe. Enjoy your SITS Day.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 13, 2013 at 10:24 pm

      They are oh so delicious. You’ve got me wanting to make them again! Thank you for coming over!

      Emily

      Reply
  19. Christa says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:46 am

    Wow, so simple! I was expecting something way more complicated. I’m definitely saving this one for next time I want something like chocolate chips but with less hassle ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 13, 2013 at 10:20 pm

      They are so easy to make. Thank you for coming over!

      Emily

      Reply
  20. misssrobin says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Yum! Now I’m going to have to make cookies.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 13, 2013 at 10:19 pm

      I know. I’m wanting to make these again now!

      Emily

      Reply
  21. Rabia @TheLiebers says

    November 13, 2013 at 10:57 am

    You know, I’ve never made something like this, but I’ve always enjoyed eating them when other people try them. I may just have to give these a shot!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 13, 2013 at 10:18 pm

      They are so easy to make! I hope you enjoy them!

      Emily

      Reply
  22. Savvy Working Gal says

    November 13, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    This looks similar to a recipe my mom used to make. Only she called them blond brownies. We used to devour them. Happy SITS Day.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 13, 2013 at 10:08 pm

      We love them!! Thank you for coming over!

      Emily

      Reply
  23. Julie says

    November 13, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    They look awesome, I’ve printed them already, We’ll be trying this at the weekend for sure.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 13, 2013 at 10:07 pm

      Thank you for pinning them. This is a family favorite!

      Emily

      Reply
  24. Sarah says

    November 14, 2013 at 12:39 am

    These look SO good! I don’t really have a go-to dessert for crowds, unless they request one. They’re usually my guinea pigs for new recipes. Happy SITS Day ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Emily says

      November 15, 2013 at 1:04 pm

      Yes same here. But I love this one because it’s so easy! Thank you!

      Emily

      Reply

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