High Protein Recipes

Congo Bars (Gooey Chocolate Chip Blondies)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

🍽 Equipment Needed

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand or stand mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions

1. Prep the Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13″ baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease with nonstick spray.

2. Cream the Base

In a large bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar with a mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until fluffy and light.

3. Add Wet Ingredients

Mix in the eggsvanillasalt, and baking powder. Scrape down the sides of the bowl for even mixing.

  1. Add Dry Ingredients
    Reduce the mixer speed to low. Slowly add flour and mix until just combined — don’t overmix.
  2. Stir in Chocolate
    Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chunks and milk chocolate chips.
  3. Bake
    Transfer the dough to the prepared pan. Spread evenly using a spatula.
    Bake for 30–35 minutes, until edges are golden and the center is slightly gooey (don’t overbake!).
  1. Cool & Slice
    Let cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes. Lift out using the parchment paper and cool completely before slicing into squares or bars.

🧊 Storage Instructions
Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Refrigerator: Keeps well up to 7 days in a sealed container.
Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months. Wrap individually in parchment and store in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw at room temp or microwave for 15 seconds to enjoy warm

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