Congo Bars Recipe

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Congo Bars
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350°.
  2. Lightly butter a 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish, reserving butter wrapper.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Set aside.
  6. Using a wooden spoon, beat butter and sugar in a medium bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  8. Add sifted flour mixture, and mix until just combined.
  9. Add chopped nuts and chocolate, and mix to combine.
  10. Place the dough in the prepared baking dish.
  11. Using the reserved butter wrapper, spread dough evenly.
  12. Bake until golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  13. Remove to rack to cool slightly before cutting, about 20 minutes.
  14. Using a serrated knife, cut into 18 (2 1/4- by 3-inch) bars.
  15. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.
  16. This recipe yields 18 two-and-one-quarter-inch bars.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3316.31 Kcal (13885 kJ)
Calories from fat 1741.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 193.49g 298%
Cholesterol 401.12mg 134%
Sodium 1349.46mg 56%
Potassium 2177.87mg 46%
Total Carbs 397.49g 132%
Sugars 258.44g 1034%
Dietary Fiber 25.18g 101%
Protein 43.01g 86%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 13.7mg 76%
Calcium 597.7mg 60%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 450.03 Kcal (1884 kJ)
Calories from fat 236.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.26g 298%
Cholesterol 54.43mg 134%
Sodium 183.12mg 56%
Potassium 295.54mg 46%
Total Carbs 53.94g 132%
Sugars 35.07g 1034%
Dietary Fiber 3.42g 101%
Protein 5.84g 86%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 1.9mg 76%
Calcium 81.1mg 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 81.6
    Points
  • 95
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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