Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Congo Squares

My mom found this recipe in a newspaper and it became a big favorite. I can see on Google that it has been a favorite in many families from the 1950's and on. A childhood friend and I have been emailing about the name, and I think she might have found the answer - there is a Congo Square in New Orleans. Maybe the recipe originates from around there.
CONGO SQUARES
2/3 c. margarine melted (I use oil and that works out fine)
2½ c. brown sugar (I use 1 cup and that's enough)
3 eggs
Mix these first then add:
2½ c. flour (I use whole wheat four)
2½ t. baking powder
1 package chocolate chips
Bake 20 minutes in a greased 9" x 15" pan 350 oven. Cut while warm and remove from the pan to a rack to cool. Otherwise they stick to the pan.

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