These Congo Bars—also called “blonde brownies” or blondies—are the ultimate chewy, caramel-flavored treat. By combining plenty of brown sugar with a mix of semi-sweet chunks and milk chocolate chips, you get a rich, toffee-like base that stays soft and gooey in the center, even after cooling.
Congo Bars
Ingredients:
Base
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Leavening & Flavor
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Chocolate
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions:
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