Buttery, rich, and irresistibly chewy, these Southern-style Pecan Chewies are loaded with pecans and brown sugar goodness. With a crisp edge and soft center, each bite delivers the perfect balance of nutty crunch and melt-in-your-mouth texture. A nostalgic treat that’s simple, sweet, and downright addictive.
Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup Butter (1 1/4 sticks)
• 3 cups packed Brown Sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla
• 3 cups Self-Rising Flour
• 1.5 cups Pecan Pieces
• 1.5 cups Pecan Meal
• 3/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt (as egg substitute — 1/4 cup per egg)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9x13-inch dish (or 11x17-inch for thinner bars) with non-stick spray; set aside.
3. Add flour to the mixing bowl; set aside.
4. Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.
5. Stir in brown sugar.
6. Mix in vanilla, Greek yogurt, and leaven pieces until well blended.
7. Add pecan meal and chopped pecans; mix until evenly distributed.
8. Spread thick batter into prepared dish.
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.