congo squares

Ingredients congo squares

1 1/3 stick of Oleo
1 lb Light brown sugar
3 Eggs
1 1/3 stick of Oleo
2 tsp Vanilla
2 3/4 cup Plain flour
3 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1 cup Coconut flakes (optional)
1 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
12 oz Semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup Coconut flakes (optional)

how to make congo squares

Preheat oven to 350°F

Blend room temp oleo and brown sugar in a stand mixer

Add eggs and beat until well incorporated.

Add vanilla

Add salt and baking powder

Very slowly start to add flour a little bit at a time

Add coconut

Add 3/4 chocolate chips

Grease a 9 x 13 metal baking pan

Dump mixture into pan

Grease hands and press mixture down to make it an even layer

Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips across the top

Sprinkle chopped pecans across the top

Bake in oven for 25 minutes until light golden brown and a knife comes out clean

Allow to cool completely before cutting