Description

Lowcountry Chewies are a classic Southern dessert bar known for their chewy texture and rich, buttery flavor. These brown sugar blondies are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and combined.
Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until well incorporated.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Optional pecans: Fold in chopped pecans if using.
Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and cut: Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

These bars get chewier as they cool.
For extra richness, sprinkle the top with a light dusting of powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate.
You can also swap pecans for walnuts or leave them out entirely.