Paula Deen's Brown Sugar Chewies
Indulge your sweet tooth with Paula Deen's Brown Sugar Chewies, a decadent Southern-inspired dessert that blends rich caramelized brown sugar, buttery pecans, and a perfectly chewy texture. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe combines everyday pantry staples like light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract into a crowd-pleasing treat. The secret lies in melting the butter with brown sugar for a luxurious depth of flavor, while chopped pecans add a delightful crunch to every bite. These golden-brown bars are perfect for potlucks, holiday gatherings, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee. Whip up a batch and savor the irresistible sweetness of these homemade chewies!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar until fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Slowly add the melted brown sugar and butter mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from cooking.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
Step 5
Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans until evenly distributed in the batter.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares or bars.
Step 9
Serve and enjoy these chewy, nutty, and sweet treat bars!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (921.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3922.3 |
| Total Fat 187.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.3g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 620mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1159.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 558.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 406.3g | |
| Protein 42.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 434.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1332.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories