Chewy Pecan Chewies
Pecan chewies are soft, buttery dessert bars made with brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and toasted pecans. Sweet, chewy, and nutty, they’re easy to whip up and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch pan with parchment.
- Whisk melted butter and brown sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla until combined.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Stop once everything is just mixed.
- Gently fold in toasted pecans.
- Spread batter in the pan. Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs.
- Cool in the pan, then cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temp.