CONGO BARS

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 50 min

Makes 1 pan

Sylvia’s Note: I remember that when my mother made these, my two sons, Steven and Bryan, just loved them! Later, when I opened my shop, they quickly became a favorite and remained so for many, many years.

ingredients

Melt, in a large stainless steel bowl or saucepan:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
Add:
1-1b. box (2 1/4 cups) light brown sugar
3 extra-large eggs
1 1/2 t. vanilla
Mix well with a spoon
Add:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 t. salt
2 t. baking powder
Mix until well blended
Add:
2 cups real chocolate bits
chopped pecans (optional)

directions

Bake in a grease 15 x 10 x 2-inch pan for 20 to 30 minutes in a pre-heated 350 degree oven, or use two sqaure 9 x 9 x 2-inch pans and back for about 25 to 35 minutes (again, at 350 degrees).

notes

Sylvia's Note: Before baking, I sprinkle the tops with chopped pecans, or you can save out a cupful of the chocolate bits and sprinkle those on top, which is what my mother did.

Source: Sylvia's Cakes and Breads