Congo Bars

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter
• 16 ounces (1 box) light brown sugar 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
• 3/4 cups chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts, optional

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line a 13x9-inch pan with parchment paper, allowing parchment to extend over sides of pan.
3. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
4. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
5. Remove from heat and add the brown sugar. Mix well.
6. With a wire whisk, add eggs one at a time. Mixing well at each addition.
7. Add vanilla.
8. Add dry ingredient mixture and mix very well.
9. Blend in chocolate chips and nuts.
10. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
11. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and testing toothpick comes out clean.

Makes 15-20 bars

Recipe by Kelly & Joan of @mixandmeasure (Instagram)