Pecan Chewies

Pecans, brown sugar and butter makes for a chewy soft treat good anytime of the year.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 324 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¾ cup butter
• 3 cups self-rising flour
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups chopped pecans
• 3 cups packed light brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan, or for thinner bars, use a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.

Step 2

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

Stir the eggs and vanilla into the brown sugar and butter. Mix in the chopped pecans, and then the flour. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.