Description
Southern comfort meets sweet indulgence in these irresistible Pecan Chewies. Rich caramel notes blend with buttery pecans, creating a melt-in-your-mouth treat that brings warm memories of home-style baking and pure delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (226 grams) butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup (200 grams) white sugar
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar
Flavoring and Seasoning:
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Nuts:
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeter) baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently melt butter until smooth, then whisk together with brown and white sugars until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until the ingredients create a uniform, glossy consistency.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to create a cohesive batter without overmixing.
- Gently incorporate chopped pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to spread it into an even layer that reaches all corners.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and slightly crisp edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pecan chewies to cool completely in the baking dish for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
- Slice into desired serving sizes and enjoy the rich, nutty dessert at room temperature.
Notes
- These gooey treats have Texas roots, often shared at family gatherings and potlucks.
- Pecans transform ordinary bar cookies into a rich, decadent southern-style dessert.
- Perfect for making ahead, they stay moist and delicious for several days when stored in an airtight container.
- Toasting pecans before adding intensifies their nutty flavor and creates deeper complexity.
- Experiment with dark or light brown sugar to customize the caramel-like undertones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg