What idiot bakes two loaves of bread,
a batch of chocolate chip cookies
and some Congo Squares in 105° temperatures??
Me!! I must be crazy...
But...I wanted to try out another "new" recipe from my 1940s recipe collection and this was a winner. A little dense but MrD loved them and I will be making them again
Congo Squares
I dont know why these are called Congo Squares.. maybe because of the exotic ingredients (chocolate, coconut, nuts).Whatever the origin, this is a great treat for the weekend! The recipe was simple and they turned like a blond brownie. This Nestle ad is from 1949 and doesn't include the coconut, but I threw some in anyway.. and next time I may add a bit more chocolate
2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
2 1/4 cups brown sugar (1 lb. package)
3 eggs
1 cup nutmeats, broken
1 package Nestle’s Semi-sweet Chocolate Morsels
- Mix and sift flour, baking powder and salt.
- Melt shortening and add brown sugar.
- Stir until well mixed.
- Allow to cool slightly.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add dry ingredients, then nutmeats and chocolate.
- Pour into greased pan about 10 1/2′ X 15 1/2 ” x 3/4″.
- Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes.
- When almost cool, cut into squares approximately 2″x2″
Love and Hugs
Phoebe x
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