Description
Gooey pecan chewies deliver Southern comfort through buttery, caramel-like squares with crisp pecans. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this dessert a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226 grams/2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) white sugar
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (100 grams) chopped pecans
- 3 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeter) baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to ensure effortless removal.
- Base Mixture: Melt butter until silky, then vigorously whisk with brown and white sugars until the mixture transforms into a luxurious, creamy blend with a rich caramel-like texture.
- Liquid Integration: Introduce vanilla extract and eggs into the sugar base, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a glossy, uniform appearance that promises decadent results.
- Dry Component Fusion: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together, eliminating potential lumps and creating a smooth, consistent dry ingredient foundation.
- Batter Creation: Delicately fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using gentle strokes to combine without overworking the batter, ensuring a tender final texture.
- Pecan Incorporation: Gently fold chopped pecans throughout the batter, distributing the nutty elements evenly to guarantee a perfect crunch in every bite.
- Baking Preparation: Spread the batter into the prepared pan, carefully smoothing it to create an even surface that reaches all corners of the baking dish.
- Oven Transformation: Bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and slightly crisp edges that signal the perfect level of doneness.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the pecan chewies to cool completely in the baking dish for at least one hour, then slice into squares and serve at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Butter Melting Technique: Melt butter slowly and gently to prevent burning and ensure smooth incorporation with sugars.
- Overmixing Warning: Stir batter just until ingredients combine to maintain a tender, chewy texture and prevent tough results.
- Pecan Distribution Tip: Chop pecans uniformly and fold gently to ensure even nut placement throughout the batter.
- Cooling Crucial Step: Allow complete cooling for at least one hour to help bars set properly and develop optimal chewy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 143 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg