Betty's Traditional Southern Congo Squares

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is a dairy-free option.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chunks

💰Cheaper: chocolate bars chopped

Dark chocolate offers a richer flavor with less sugar.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: no nuts

Seeds provide crunch without allergens.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Unsweetened flakes reduce sugar content.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat until fully melted.

Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract until smooth.

In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and coconut flakes until evenly distributed.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cut into squares and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens