Pecan Chewies (Old Brown Sugar Pecan Bars)

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C.
  2. 2Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  3. 3Whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  4. 4Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
  5. 5In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. 6Stir dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  7. 7Fold in chopped pecans.
  8. 8Spread batter evenly into pan.
  9. 9Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is crackly and edges are set but center is still slightly soft.
  10. 10Cool completely before slicing into squares.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups chopped pecans

Equipment

9x13-inch panovenwhiskbowl

Tips

  • Do not overbake. They firm up as they cool.
  • Cool completely before slicing into squares.
  • Rest for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting for nice sharp cuts.