{"id":100203,"date":"2025-10-02T09:18:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T09:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/02\/chewy-buttery-congo-bars\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T09:18:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T09:18:12","slug":"chewy-buttery-congo-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/02\/chewy-buttery-congo-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Chewy, Buttery Congo Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<br \/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block;margin: auto;margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-2-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/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 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.\" \/><\/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=\"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\">\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__stars\">\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__stars-inner\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__stars-inner --><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__stars --><\/p>\n<p class=\"block-reader-review__title\">A Reader&#8217;s 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<div class=\"block-reader-review__citation\">&#8211; Barb<\/div>\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\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__icon\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .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 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.\" 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\" 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\">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\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"> 9 x 13 x 2 pan <\/a>with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Whisk together&nbsp;the flour, baking powder, and&nbsp;salt&nbsp;in a medium bowl.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wet Ingredients: <\/strong>Add&nbsp;the butter&nbsp;and brown sugar&nbsp;to a large bowl and mix until combined. Add in&nbsp;the eggs&nbsp;and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-vanilla-extract\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">vanilla<\/a>&nbsp;and 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&nbsp;the chocolate chips and&nbsp;walnuts&nbsp;by 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-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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.\" 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\" 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.\" 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\" 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.\" 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\" 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.\" 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&#8217;s Pro Tip<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Overbake!<\/strong>&nbsp;Really, 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 id=\"recipe\"><\/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-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-1-2-250x250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-1-2-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-1-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-1-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-1-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/congo-bars-1-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wprm_print\/congo-bars\" style=\"color: #333333\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"210079\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Congo Bars<\/h2>\n<p>#wprm-recipe-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-rating-0-50); }#wprm-recipe-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-rating-0-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-rating-0-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-rating-0-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-rating-0-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-rating-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-210079\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"#343434\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"#343434\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"#343434\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"#343434\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"#343434\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block\">Congo bars are soft and chewy, filled with chocolate chips and walnuts. They\u2019re like a gooey chocolate chip cookie in bar form!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">baking, Dessert<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">almond roca cookie bars, bakery-style congo bars, chocolate chip cookie bars, congo bar, congo bars, congo bars recipe, vintage congo bars, vintage dessert recipe, vintage recipe<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">50<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-210079 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"210079\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">16<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">Bars<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">439<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/alyssa-rivers\/\" target=\"_self\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Alyssa Rivers<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-210079-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-210079-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"210079\" data-servings=\"16\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 \u00be<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 \u00bd<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2154<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">melted unsalted butter<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 \u00bc<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">packed brown sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk chocolate chips<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped walnuts<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-210079-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-210079-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"210079\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\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: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block\">Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Spray a 9x13x2-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-210079-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><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><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-210079-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><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><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-210079-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><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><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-210079-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><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><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-210079-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span style=\"display: block\">Let the bars cool completely before slicing and serving.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-210079\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Video<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" data-video-id=\"jYKNMXfC\" data-player-type=\"default\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-210079-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Notes<\/h3>\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 id=\"recipe-210079-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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 style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">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><\/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&#8217;ll also have to try <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-butter-blondies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">brown butter blondies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/sugar-cookie-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">sugar cookie bars<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/snickerdoodle-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">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\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><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\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Desserts<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bongo-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Bongo Bars<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\">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\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><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\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Desserts<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/neiman-marcus-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Neiman Marcus Bars<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\">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\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><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\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Desserts<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cherry-pie-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Cherry Pie Bars<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\">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\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\"><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\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Desserts<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/oatmeal-fudge-bars\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Oatmeal Fudge Bars<\/a><\/h2>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\">1 hour 5 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img 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.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/congo-bars\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve never tried a congo bar, they\u2019re basically chocolate chip cookie bars with a little added flair. 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