{"id":348656,"date":"2025-10-01T09:23:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T14:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/01\/congo-bars-recipe-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T09:23:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T14:23:03","slug":"congo-bars-recipe-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/01\/congo-bars-recipe-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Congo Bars Recipe | The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Just like grandma used to make, these chewy Congo bars are buttery, rich, and packed with chocolate chips and walnuts. A nostalgic family favorite that\u2019s easy to make in one pan\u2014no shaping required! Perfect for parties, bake sales, or anytime you need a little vintage comfort.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Just like grandma used to make, these chewy Congo bars are buttery, rich, and packed with chocolate chips and walnuts. A nostalgic family favorite that\u2019s easy to make in one pan\u2014no shaping required! Perfect for parties, bake sales, or anytime you need a little vintage comfort.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little <strong>added flair<\/strong>. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are <strong>what dreams are made of<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Closeup of congo bars.\" class=\"wp-image-210084\" style=\"width:728px;height:auto\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2-667x1000.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2-667x1000.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2-667x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of congo bars.\" class=\"wp-image-210084\" style=\"width:728px;height:auto\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2-667x1000.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-why-my-congo-bars-are-the-best\">Why My Congo Bars Are the Best<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Butter Over Shortening<\/strong>: Old-school recipes used shortening, but I went with butter to give them a rich flavor and chewy textur<\/span>e.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweet &amp; Nutty Balance<\/strong>: Milk chocolate chips bring the sweetness, while walnuts add crunch and cut through, so it\u2019s not too sweet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Classic Congo Bar Style:<\/strong> I load these with three full cups of mix-ins and use all brown sugar to create that deep, caramel-like flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__inner\"><!-- .block-reader-review__stars --><\/p>\n<p class=\"block-reader-review__title\">A Reader\u2019s Review<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__quote\">\n<p>Excellent recipe. Will make many more times. I made it for an event and it was loved by all. I wouldn\u2019t change a thing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__quote --><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Barb<\/p>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__citation --><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-reader-review --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-congo-bar-ingredients\">Congo Bar Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled congo bars ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-313493\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsChickenandSausageGumbo-2-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsChickenandSausageGumbo-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsChickenandSausageGumbo-2-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsChickenandSausageGumbo-2-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsChickenandSausageGumbo-2-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsChickenandSausageGumbo-2-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsChickenandSausageGumbo-2-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled congo bars ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-313493\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsChickenandSausageGumbo-2-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsChickenandSausageGumbo-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsChickenandSausageGumbo-2-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsChickenandSausageGumbo-2-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsChickenandSausageGumbo-2-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Switch Up the Nuts!<\/strong> You can use pecans, almonds, chopped peanuts, or pistachios instead of walnuts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chocolate Chip Variations:<\/strong> Use milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips, all semi-sweet, or mix in butterscotch, caramel, or peanut butter chips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sea Salt: <\/strong>Add a sprinkle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/mccormick-sea-salt-grinder-2-12oz\/-\/A-13479022#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">flaky sea salt<\/a> to the top before baking.<\/li>\n<li>Toppings: Want to make your congo bars even more indulgent? Add a drizzle of caramel sauce or white chocolate sauce! Serve warm and \u00e0 la mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-classic-congo-bars\">How to Make Classic Congo Bars<\/h2>\n<p>This congo bar recipe is just as easy, if not easier, than making a batch of <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/the-best-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">chocolate chip cookies<\/a>. Prepare to meet your new potluck staple! These are so simple to throw together and are always a hit wherever they go.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Prep &amp; Dry Ingredients:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Spray a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/wilton-9-34-x13-34-nonstick-ultra-bake-professional-baking-pan-with-cover\/-\/A-14901183#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"> 9 x 13 x 2 pan <\/a>with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Whisk together\u00a0the flour, baking powder, and\u00a0salt\u00a0in a medium bowl.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wet Ingredients: <\/strong>Add\u00a0the butter\u00a0and brown sugar\u00a0to a large bowl and mix until combined. Add in\u00a0the eggs\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-vanilla-extract\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">vanilla<\/a>\u00a0and mix until fully combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine:<\/strong> Add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until combined. Stir in\u00a0the chocolate chips and\u00a0walnuts\u00a0by hand into the batter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake: <\/strong>Add the dough to the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. The center will still look underbaked. If it is baked any longer, the bars will become dry and crumbly. Let the Congo bars cool completely before cutting them for the cleanest bars.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"313340\" alt=\"Bowl of dry ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-313340\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"313340\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of dry ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-313340\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"313341\" alt=\"Bowl of wet ingredients mixed together.\" class=\"wp-image-313341\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"313341\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl of wet ingredients mixed together.\" class=\"wp-image-313341\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"269249\" alt=\"Dry ingredients added to the wet ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-269249\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BrownedButterSugarCookies-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BrownedButterSugarCookies-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BrownedButterSugarCookies-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BrownedButterSugarCookies-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BrownedButterSugarCookies-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BrownedButterSugarCookies-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"269249\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BrownedButterSugarCookies-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Dry ingredients added to the wet ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-269249\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BrownedButterSugarCookies-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BrownedButterSugarCookies-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BrownedButterSugarCookies-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BrownedButterSugarCookies-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/BrownedButterSugarCookies-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"313342\" alt=\"Nuts and chocolate chips added to the combined wet and dry ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-313342\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"313342\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Nuts and chocolate chips added to the combined wet and dry ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-313342\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/congo-bars-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-alyssa-s-pro-tip\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tip<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Overbake!<\/strong>\u00a0Really, don\u2019t overbake these congo bars. They will continue to cook after they come out of the oven, so if you bake them for longer, they will end up being dry and crumbly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2.jpg&amp;description=The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"210078\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-210079\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"210079\" data-servings=\"16\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1287016206\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1287016206\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-210079-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-210079-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"210079\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-210079-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Spray a 9x13x2-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-210079-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Whisk together <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-210079-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 \u00be cups all-purpose flour<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-210079-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 \u00bd teaspoons baking powder<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-210079-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/span> in a medium bowl.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-210079-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-210079-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u2154 cup melted unsalted butter<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-210079-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 \u00bc cup packed brown sugar<\/span> to a large bowl and mix until combined. Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-210079-5 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 large eggs<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-210079-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/span>, and mix until fully combined.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-210079-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until combined. Stir in <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-210079-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 cups milk chocolate chips<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-210079-8 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup chopped walnuts<\/span> by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-210079-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the dough to the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. The center will still look underbaked, and it should! If it is baked any longer, the bars will become dry and crumbly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-210079-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Let the bars cool completely before slicing and serving.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-210079-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<h6>Storage Instructions<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Room Temperature: <\/strong>Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refrigerator:<\/strong> Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Heat in the microwave for 5-10 seconds for a warm treat!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer: <\/strong>Congo bars can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Leave at room temperature overnight to thaw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-210079-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">439<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">63<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">59<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">178<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">112<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">44<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">339<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">106<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-dessert-bars-to-try\">More Dessert Bars to Try<\/h2>\n<p>Oh, cookie bars. I can never get enough of them! If you love these congo bars, you\u2019ll also have to try <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-butter-blondies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">brown butter blondies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/sugar-cookie-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">sugar cookie bars<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/snickerdoodle-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">snickerdoodle bars<\/a>! Here are a few more recipes:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\">\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bongo-bars\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final.jpg 550w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final-320x480.jpg 320w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final.jpg 550w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final-320x480.jpg 320w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/bongobars4final.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Desserts<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bongo-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Bongo Bars<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>40 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/neiman-marcus-bars\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1498\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/neiman-marcus-bars-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/neiman-marcus-bars-2-400x599.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/neiman-marcus-bars-2-334x500.jpg 334w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/neiman-marcus-bars-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/neiman-marcus-bars-2.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1498\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/neiman-marcus-bars-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/neiman-marcus-bars-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/neiman-marcus-bars-2-400x599.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/neiman-marcus-bars-2-334x500.jpg 334w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/neiman-marcus-bars-2.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Desserts<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/neiman-marcus-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Neiman Marcus Bars<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>40 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cherry-pie-bars\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1599\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-276x368.jpg 276w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-600x800.jpg 600w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1599\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-375x500.jpg 375w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-378x504.jpg 378w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-276x368.jpg 276w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2-600x800.jpg 600w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cherry-pie-bars-2.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Desserts<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cherry-pie-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Cherry Pie Bars<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>55 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/oatmeal-fudge-bars\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1-334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1-334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/oatmeal_fudge_bars-2-1200x1799-1.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Desserts<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/oatmeal-fudge-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Oatmeal Fudge Bars<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>1 hour 5 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Stack of congo bars on a cooling rack.\" class=\"wp-image-210081\" style=\"width:728px;height:auto\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-1-2-667x1000.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-1-2-667x1000.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-1-2-667x1000.jpg\" alt=\"Stack of congo bars on a cooling rack.\" class=\"wp-image-210081\" style=\"width:728px;height:auto\" title=\"If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. They\u2019re usually made with chopped nuts or coconut for some extra texture, and let me tell you\u2026 They are what dreams are made of.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Best Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-1-2-667x1000.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\">\n\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js' );\n\tfbq( 'init', '1748581388781497' );\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. 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