Charleston Chewies
Charleston Chewies are irresistible buttery bars loaded with crunchy pecans. They have a wonderful chewy texture.
Servings: 15
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Melt butter over low heat in a medium saucepan.
- Remove from heat and whisk in brown sugar and both extracts.
- Let cool some and then whisk in eggs.
- Stir in flour and then pecans.
- Transfer batter to prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes or until set in the middle.
- Let cool completely.
- Sift powdered sugar on top and cut into squares.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 419IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg