Congo Bars

This is one of Dave's all time favorite treats. His mom (Glennys) shared it many years ago and I passed it around to my friends as well. That was good thinking because somehow along the way I lost it. Recently Jill Wirth got in touch to see if I still had a copy because she couldn't find hers. I had to resort to the internet to find what I hoped was the same recipe, but luckily, Jill found her copy and sent it to me. All is right with the world now and I'm posting this so it doesn't go missing again! 

Congo Bars

2 3/4 cup Flour
2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
2/3 cup Margarine
2 cups packed Light Brown Sugar
3 Eggs
1 cup Chopped Walnuts
1 6 oz package Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, melt margarine. Add in brown sugar, stirring until well-blended. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add eggs,  one at a time, beating well after each one.

Add dry ingredients and mix until fully blended. Add in nuts and chips.

Pour into greased 13" x 9" pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.