Pecan Chewies
Pecan chewies are a classic Southern treat that are so quick and easy to make. They’re bursting with pecan toffee flavor, like your favorite pecan pie in soft chewy bar form.
Hey folks! It’s me again! Stacey Little from Southern Bite. Isn’t it awesome that I got asked to post again? It’s like hosting Saturday Night Live… I feel like I’m important or something for being asked back! It is such a pleasure and an honor to be able to share another one of my favorite recipes with y’all.
Have you ever heard of pecan chewies (also known as Charleston chewies)? They’re a traditional Southern treat with a soft texture like blondies, a slight chew, and a toffee flavor that is made for the pecan lover in your life. If you know someone who can’t get enough of Southern pecan pie, this is the recipe for them. Pecan chewy bars are made with simple baking essentials you probably already have in your kitchen: butter, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, self-rising flour, vanilla, and pecans.
They’re also so quick and easy to make. All you need to do is slowly combine the ingredients in a mixing bowl, pour the batter into a baking dish, and bake them for about 45 minutes. The melted butter combined with the brown sugar gives the pecan chewy bar its butterscotch/toffee flavor, like a pecan pie. One chewy bite and you’ll be addicted!
Southern pecan chewies are a great bar to make ahead and take to your next potluck, tailgating party, or picnic. Ready to give this recipe a go?
Recipe Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Light brown sugar (if you only have dark, it’ll work just fine)
- Eggs
- Self-rising flour
- Chopped pecans
- Vanilla extract
How to Make Pecan Chewies
First, line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper and grease it with cooking spray.
Then melt the butter and place it in a large bowl with…
Your granulated sugar and brown sugar.
Give that a good stir.
Next, beat your eggs…
And add the beaten eggs to the mixing bowl.
Add the flour and stir well.
Then add the pecans and vanilla and combine.
The batter is going to be rather thick and hard to stir, but keep going.
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
Spread to cover the bottom of the dish with fingers or a spatula dipped in water.
Bake for approximately 40 to 50 minutes, being cautious not to overcook.
You want them to remain chewy, hence the name!
Allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then lift them out of the baking dish using the overlapping parchment paper edges.
Let them cool completely on a wire rack or a similar surface before cutting them into bars.
Look at all these pecan chewies you have to enjoy. Or, you know, share with friends and family!
Oops, I couldn’t help myself! Pecan chewies are just too good, y’all!
Storage
- Store your pecan bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. They don’t need to be refrigerated.
- Alternatively, freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
Recipe Notes
- Feel free to substitute the pecans for walnuts. I know how much cheaper they can be!
- You want to use your sharpest knife to cut the bars for the cleanest edges.
- For chocolate pecan chewies, fold 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips of your choice into the batter when you add the pecans. Semi-sweet chocolate chips are my preference.
- If you like, add a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
- To enhance the nutty flavor, use 1 teaspoon of almond extract and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract instead of vanilla only.
Here are more pecan treats to enjoy:
Butter Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Melt butter, add sugars, and blend well by hand (no mixer). Add beaten eggs and stir well.2 sticks unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, 2 beaten eggs
- Add flour and stir until all lumps are gone. Add pecans and vanilla and combine. Turn out into a greased and floured 9x13 baking dish.2 cups self-rising flour, 1 cup chopped pecans, 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Spread so the batter covers the dish, with either your fingers or a spatula dipped in water.
- Bake for approximately 40 to 50 minutes, being cautious not to overcook.
Nutrition
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best stuff ever!!!!
I can’t wait to try this! I love pecan style brownies. I love your book, your website and your sweet southern spirit! My daughter introduced your book to me and I fell in love with it all! I even give your book as a wedding present now! I would love to meet you one day and get your autograph! Thank you and keep up the great work!
I have been looking for a recipe for Banana Split Desert (made it years ago, but have lost my recipe). It was made in a large punch bowl. Had whipped topping sprinkled with pecans and cherries on top. I remember pineapple and bananas, but cannot remember the other ingredients. Can anyone help??
Girl, this is a great recipe and you have some fun kids. Loved the video.
I made these last night. And my sweetie loved them. I am not fascinated with nuts like him, but I must admit they were great (especially when warm). My neighbor had some and he wanted seconds. He’s an older gentleman and says they taste just like a dish his mom use to make for him. Good cooking for a 25 year old!
Way to go Ashley!!!
My daughter just had a housewarming party, so I made these. Wow–these were so good. I’ve actually been looking for an awesome Blondie recipe, which is basically what these are. I love the pecan part of the recipe, but I will be experimenting with various add-ins. Thank you so much.
If your son is pantomining then he did a fantistic job. If he isn’t pantomining then he needs to go on American Idol because he is very good.
Thank you for sharing the recipe for Pecan Chewies they look like they would be awesome in taste. I will have to try them.