Congo Bars

Delicious moist bars with nuts and chocolate chips.  They are so good and so easy to make. Congo Bars are perfect for mid-day snacking or to take along on a picnic, or as a dessert.

Ingredients

2/3 c. butter or margarine, softened or room temperature
2 1/4 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 3/4 c. flour
1 c. nuts, chopped
12 oz. chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.  Lightly grease and flour the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch cake pan.

Cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add eggs, one at a time. Beat well after each addition.

Mix in baking powder, salt and flour until combined.

Stir in nuts, and chocolate chips.

Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.  Do not over bake.