Why are they called Congo bars?

Some say these thick cookie bars are named after the "Congo Room" in Vegas and others connect it with "Congo Square" in New Orleans. Others have said it's named after Congo in Africa, due to the unique (and totally optional) cookie bar ingredient, shredded coconut.

Can I use light brown sugar instead of dark brown sugar?

And yet, some recipes demand light and others dark. The good news is that light and dark brown sugar are interchangeable : You're not going to ruin your cookies, your crumble, or your banana bread by swapping one for the other.

Why don t they bake in the congo?

They don't have anything to do with Africa — the Congo region has no tradition of baked desserts such as brownies and cakes, and wheat (for flour) cannot be grown in Central Africa . In fact, most of Africa has little tradition of sweet desserts.

Why did the Congo change its name?

Congo gained independence from Belgium in 1960. From 1971 to 1997 the country was officially the Republic of Zaire, a change made by then ruler Gen. Mobutu Sese Seko to give the country what he thought was a more authentic African name .

Is turbinado sugar the same as brown sugar?

Turbinado Sugar is a type of Brown Sugar, but not the same as what you're probably used to .

Which is healthier light or dark brown sugar?

Nutritionally, there's no significant difference between the two . Dark brown sugar contains more molasses than light brown sugar. It has a deeper color and stronger flavor. The two can be used interchangeably, depending on your taste.

How do you make light brown sugar taste like dark brown sugar?

By the way, if you only have light brown sugar and need dark brown sugar for your recipe, just add 1 tablespoon of molasses to 1 cup of light brown sugar . Stir with a fork and keep in an airtight container.

Why is it called Congo Free State?

It was named “Free state” as it had no affiliation with Belgium before he passed it on to Belgium and only then it formally became a colony of Belgium . It was a personal possession of Leopold II, so in that regards it was aptly named. Belgium had very little interest in acquiring a colony.

Is it still called Congo?

Officially known as the Republic of the Congo , the country is often called Congo (Brazzaville), with its capital added parenthetically, to distinguish it from neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is often referred to by its acronym, the DRC, or called Congo (Kinshasa).

What did Congo used to be called?

The DRC stands for Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire. Why is it a republic? Following a constitutional referendum involving Belgium and political activism from Congolese people, Zaire became the DRC in 1965.

Lotoko, also known by the slang term "pétrole", is a home-distilled alcoholic drink or "moonshine" in the Democratic Republic of the Congo . Maize-based lotoko production in an improvised, oil drum still.

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August 7, 2018 by Scarlet

I am happy to partner with Kroger to share their fantastic new way to shop. This is a game changer for anyone who wants to save time, and who needs to save time more than parents?! If you can’t get out of the house without a train of kids behind you, shipping household essentials and more to your door with Kroger is an easy solution. This launched in my city this week and will be rolling out to all Kroger shoppers over the coming months. I will also share the best congo bar recipe that I whipped up with my Kroger groceries delivery.

How Kroger’s New Shipping Service Works

You just visit kroger.com and you then click on “ship” in the upper left corner. You can choose from over 50,000 products you love, from everyday essentials to bulk buys to flavors and sizes not available in the store. I selected the ingredients I needed for my congo bar recipe plus a few other household items. I also clicked on “shop all deals” and found some great savings like 10% off all Simple Truth items (which I love because they are free from 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients).

Because your Kroger account is linked to your Kroger Plus card, you can even save money with exclusive digital coupons and promotions applied right at checkout. I love that! Earning extra fuel points is another great benefit that I always enjoy.

When you are done shopping you can select your method of shipping and here’s the best part- you can get free shipping on all orders over $35! That’s right. Free standard shipping is available for all orders totaling $35 of more before taxes and after discounts are applied. Orders that don’t qualify for free shipping will ship standard for a flat rate of $4.99 which is still a great deal. Kroger typically ships and delivers within 2 business days if placed before 1 p.m.

Kroger even has a promo code (SHIP15) on the site right now so that you can get free shipping and 15% off your first order! Try it for yourself at Kroger.com

All of this means you can spend less time shopping, and more time enjoying some “me” time. Or in my case, making the best congo bar recipe ever!

Congo Bars Recipe

I recently went on a Northeast road trip and I met up with some of my old high school friends. My friend, Liz, brought the most delicious Congo Bars. I had never had them before. They looked like blondies but I have never liked blondies because, to me, they are brownies without the chocolate and who wants that? But when I tried her Congo Bars, they were delicious! They tasted like chocolate chip cookies but in an amazing, decadent and moist bar form. I was hooked! I begged her to share her recipe and she, being the wonderful friend she is, sent it along right away. Such a sweetie. So this is Liz’s congo bar recipe with a little less sugar because I am always trying to keep things just a little healthier!

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Serving size: approximately 2 inch by 2 inch squares

Congo Bar Simple Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups light brown sugar (not packed down)
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup walnuts chopped (optional)
1 10 oz bag chocolate chunks

How To Make Congo Bars :

First I unloaded my Kroger groceries and put the ingredients I needed out on the countertop. Then I got out a large mixing bowl, a medium mixing bowl, a sifter, and a 9 by 13 Pyrex dish.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13″ x 9″ pan using butter.

In a large bowl, mix butter and light brown sugar until fully blended and smooth. Use a hand mixer or do it by hand as you prefer.

Add in the vanilla, and eggs and blend until smooth.

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