Congo Bars

I have seen these congo bars at my favourite site Bakerella and was a little bit of apprehensive to make it because of the amount of sugar used in it .Then I saw it again at The Kitchen Guardian and after reading the verdicts from her, I know that I have to make it.

The taste is like between brownies & chocolate chips cookies...chewy & crunchier.....
My verdict for theese bars....yummy!! and basically I can't stop munching at just one,I just go for next  and next... he..he...

Perfectly for favor gift..... these to be given to my friend...Lynn

I sourced the recipe from The Kithen Guardian (thanks Kak Yani)

Congo Bars

2 3/4 cup all purpose flour

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

2/3 cup butter,( I used Tatura salted)

1 lb light brown sugar,( I used 250g only)

3 large eggs (I used 4 eggs gred C)

1 tsp vanilla

11.5 oz milk chocolate chip,( I used 200g mix of Van Houtan Choc Chip & Belgium Choc Buttons)

1 cup pecans, ( I used almond nibs-toasted)

Methods:

-Sift flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.

-Stir brown sugar and softened butter, stir until all butter disappears and well incorporated.

-Add eggs one at a time, stir well. Add vanilla.

-Add chocolate chips and nuts, mix well.

-Add dry mixture ie flour, baking powder and salt.

Bake in a 13/9 inch pan at 170 degrees Celcius for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden. Like baking Brownies, never over bake or you will have a hard brownie!