Conga Squares Recipe
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Conga Squares

By: J Drury 
"My mother, Elaine, made these for us regularly for us in the 60's for after school treats. They are about 20 minutes from start to finish! The fun thing with this recipe you can add coconut, nuts, or butterscotch chips."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
 

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Original Recipe Yield 14 x 17 inch pan
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In mixing bowl: measure 2 cups brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Cream on medium for 3 minutes. Add vanilla. Slowly add white flour and baking powder and salt. Add baking soda mixed in hot water separately.
  2. Add chocolate chips, and walnuts if desired. (Or substitute coconut, nuts, or butterscotch chips.)
  3. Pour batter into a 14 x 17 inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) until just golden. Take out of oven just before you think they are done. They cool in the pan. Cut and serve. Try nutmeg and lemon flavoring for variety, reduce lemon to 1 teaspoon.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 178 | Total Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 12mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by FELICIW   view full review
i found this a really easiy and tasty recipe. although i found the mixture still raw after...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2008 by Jennifer   view full review
I made these and they are great for a house of sweet tooths. I had to up the cooking time to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2004 by MY2BOYS1821   view full review
I thought this was an ok recipe, however, my family and friends all loved it. I baked them in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by LeahF_94   view full review
My grandmother used to make these as well. I found the recipe after she had passed away....
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2005 by KRYSTLEMCNEIL   view full review
This either didn't cook right or just tastes bad!
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by ukcook   view full review
These tasted really good, BUT - do they ever get cooked in the middle? I had them in the oven...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by kebrafford   view full review
I took the advice of others and cooked it overall a total of 40-50 minutes and it is still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2003 by DOMESTIC DIVA   view full review
Yummm!! These were great - the whole family loved them. I substituted the chocolate chips...

 

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