If you're looking for a crisp, chewy bar loaded with pecan flavor, you've come to the right place. These pecan chewies are absolutely delicious and so easy to make!
What is a Pecan Chewy?
For some time I’ve been following Stacey at South Your Mouth.
You’ll notice that I’ve linked you guy to many, many of his recipes over the past year.
I’ve never actually baked anything from his site until today.
Several days back he sent out an email with a recipe for Pecan chewies. Well, I’m nuts about nuts, as I’ve shared in many previous posts. So, I couldn’t wait to make these.
I Had to Make a Few Tweaks (as Always)
Stacey’s recipe called for unsalted butter. I only had salted. His recipe also called for self-rising flour. I only had all-purpose.
Thank goodness, he clarified how to turn all purpose into self-rising by adding baking powder and salt. I also threw in a half teaspoon of baking soda.
I’m Not Great at Following Directions
I know. Shocker. But Stacey specifically said, “Use a metal pan for crisper edges and flatter sides.”
Did I follow his advice?
No, I did not. My metal pans are on a baking shelf in the garage and I didn’t want to have to trek out there through my soggy yard to find a pan. So, I chose a really lovely Pioneer Woman baking dish.
I buttered it, then added parchment paper.
More on all of that later. Let’s talk ingredients.
Pecan Chewies Ingredients
You will find a full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post but here’s a quick peek at what you’ll need. These are simple ingredients you likely have on hand in your pantry or fridge.
- room temperature butter (salted or unsalted, your choice)
- granulated sugar
- light brown sugar, packed.
- large room temperature eggs
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- chopped pecans
- vanilla extract
How to Make Easy Pecan Chewies
These were incredibly simple to make!
Start by preheating your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Butter your 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
If you’re using a metal pan, don’t add parchment paper. If you’re not using a metal pan, you can add a piece of parchment paper for easier lifting after baking.
In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment) place your softened butter. Whip until light and fully.
Add eggs and both sugars, along with the vanilla extract. Mix until silky smooth.
It’s time to add your flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Be careful not to over mix.
Add chopped pecans. Transfer the batter into prepared dish.
Pat down so that it’s level. If you’re using a glass or ceramic dish you might want to press down the edges.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 50 - 55 minutes. (Slightly less for metal pans.)
When chewies are light golden brown remove the pan from the oven and place on wire rack to cool.
Once chewies have cooled, you can cut them into squares. If you have a bench scraper, it’s great for cutting these. Otherwise, a sharp knife will do.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. These Pecan Chewies should stay fresh 3 - 4 days. If you like, you can freeze them to eat later.
What to Expect from These Pecan Chewies
These chewies are absolutely loaded with pecan flavor.
They’re crisp on the bottom, edges, and top, but chewy and sticky in the center.
They hold their shape (if you wait until they’re cooled to cut them) and easy to eat with your fingers. (Hey, I’m lazy! I love an easy dessert like this.)
These would be great for an afternoon tea, as an evening dessert, or even for breakfast! In short, they’re perfect.
I’m so glad I made these delicious chewies! They are somewhat reminiscent of my BLONDIES but with a distinctly pecan flavor (and no chocolate).
Variations on this Recipe
Chocolate Chips (or chocolate chunks): These pecan chewies would be marvelous with chocolate added to the mix.
Maple Walnut: Skip the pecans and add chopped walnuts instead. Add maple extract along with vanilla. Voila! Maple Walnut Chewies!
Coconut: I think these would be amazing with both chocolate and coconut. They would be similar to my Seven Layer Bars. Yum! If you want them to taste like Almond Joy bars you could add coconut, chocolate, and chopped almonds in place of pecans.
Cookies: I haven’t tried it yet but I think this batter is more like cookie dough. So, I would consider turning these into cookies. I might press a pecan half into the top of mine.
Other Pecan Desserts from Out of the Box Baking
If you like pecans, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of our favorite pecan-infused desserts:
Pecan Pie Blondies: If you love pecan pie but enjoy the ease of a blondie, you’re going to love this new recipe from Out of the Box Baking
Fudgy Pecan Pie: In this post I’m going to share a luscious pecan pie recipe that incorporates an extra ingredient sure to make you swoon. . .chocolate!
Easy Caramel Pecan Pralines: If you love those chewy, rich pralines, the kind that leave your teeth feeling a bit sticky, you’re going to flip over this great recipe. You cook these pralines up in a heavy saucepan. There’s no baking involved!
Follow this link for a comprehensive post listing more of my fall cookies and bars, perfect for autumn!
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Easy Pecan Chewies
If you're looking for a crisp, chewy bar loaded with pecan flavor, you've come to the right place. These pecan chewies are absolutely delicious and so easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 cup room temperature butter (salted or unsalted, your choice)?1 cup granulated sugar?1 cup light brown sugar, packed.
- 2 large room temperature eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups roughly chopped pecans
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
How to Make Easy Pecan Chewies
These were incredibly simple to make!
Start by preheating your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Butter your 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
If you’re using a metal pan, don’t add parchment paper. If you’re not using a metal pan, you can add a piece of parchment paper for easier lifting after baking.
In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment) place your softened butter. Whip until light and fully.
Add eggs and both sugars, along with the vanilla extract. Mix until silky smooth.
It’s time to add your flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Be careful not to over mix.
Add chopped pecans and dump the batter into prepared dish.
Pat down so that it’s level. If you’re using a glass or ceramic dish you might want to press down the edges.
Place in preheated oven and bake for 50 - 55 minutes. (Slightly less for metal pans.)
When chewies are light golden brown remove the pan from the oven and place on wire rack to cool.
Once chewies have cooled, you can cut them into squares. If you have a bench scraper, it’s great for cutting these. Otherwise, a sharp knife will do.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature. These Pecan Chewies should stay fresh 3 - 4 days. If you like, you can freeze them to eat later.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 83Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 71mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g
The nutrition information is a product of online calculators. I try to provide true and accurate information, but these numbers are estimates.
Christy
Saturday 6th of May 2023
These bars look so good. I’ll have to try them.
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