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Congo Cookies


Published: Friday, January 2, 2026

2¾ c. all-purpose flour

2½ tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

2/3 c. butter or margarine

2¼ c. brown sugar

3 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

7 oz. chocolate chips

1 c. pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In another bowl, melt butter and add brown sugar. Mix well. Cool slightly and add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract. Add dry ingredients to mixture, a little at a time, mixing as you go. Add chocolate chips and nuts, if desired.

Spread into a greased 913 pan. Bake at in preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and when almost cool, cut into finger-length bars. —24 servings.

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