Pecan Chewies

What’s thick, rich, chewy, and buttery with lots of pecan chunks baked in? Pecan Chewies, that’s what. I saw a recipe for these bars over at Southern Bite, and just had to try them. They look like blondies, but they’re much chewier…and so yummy!

The buttery taste in these chewies really won me over and now they’re a new favorite treat of mine. They are easy to make and you mix the batter by hand, so no electric mixer is needed. I added extra pecans in my batter and really liked how they turned out. They’re a great snack or dessert for fall–add a scoop of ice cream on top and a drizzle of caramel if you really want to make these fancy!

Pecan Chewies

Servings: 20-28 bars
Time: 1hr
Difficulty: easy
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PECAN CHEWIES by NancyC, adapted from Southern Bite

Makes a 9 x 13″ pan

2 sticks butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs, well beaten
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 300˚F. Grease and flour a 9 x 13″ pan or line with parchment paper; set aside.

In large bowl, add melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar; blend well by hand.

Add beaten eggs and vanilla stirring well, then add flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until all lumps are gone.

Fold in chopped pecans, stirring until blended, then spread batter evenly into prepared 9 x 13″ pan.

Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the middle (be careful not to over-bake–if you do, the bars will not be as chewy as they should be). Let cool completely, then cut into bars.

Recipe from NancyC | nancy-c.com

Brown sugar and pecans are two ingredients I use a lot in my fall baking, so no wonder I love these bars! Have you made Pecan Chewies before?

Sharing at Mix it Up Monday, Silver Pennies Sundays, Weekend Potluck, Hearth & Soul, Happiness is Homemade, Fiesta Friday, Inspire Me Monday, Wonderful Wednesday, Full Plate Thursday, Thursday Favorite Things.

59 thoughts on “Pecan Chewies”

Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser December 4, 2015 at 9:54

I loveeeeeeeeeeeeee Pecans!!! Great recipe. Happy Holidays! Cheryl

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 5, 2015 at 10:14
  
  Happy Holidays to you too, Cheryl! 🙂
  
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  1. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser December 5, 2015 at 12:34
    
    Thank you Nancy!
    
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Fae's Twist & Tango December 4, 2015 at 10:10

OMG! The comfort and satisfaction Pecan Chewies give to me! They look absolutely wonderful! Yum, Yum, Yum! 😛

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missemzyy December 5, 2015 at 1:11

These look delicious Nancy!! They sound even more tempting alongside some ice cream and caramel sauce! 🙂

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 5, 2015 at 10:14
  
  They taste great on their own, but a little ice cream and caramel sauce never hurts! 🙂
  
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The Kiwi Fruit December 5, 2015 at 11:56

Yummy I wish I could have some of these right now!! My mouth is watering just thinking about them!

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Liz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons December 5, 2015 at 4:44

These look delicious. I am hosting my book club in a couple of months and think this would make a perfect dessert. Pinned! Thank you for bringing them to FF to share.

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 5, 2015 at 7:37
  
  Great! I think everyone in your book club will enjoy them, Liz! 🙂
  
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Sweet and Savoury Pursuits December 5, 2015 at 7:05

Yum, these look very tempting, love pecans!

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 5, 2015 at 7:37
  
  I’m a big fan of pecans myself! 🙂
  
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apuginthekitchen December 5, 2015 at 7:47

Oh wow Nancy, I have to make these. I might have to throw in some chocolate chips. They look incredible. Saved.

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1. apuginthekitchen December 5, 2015 at 8:03
  
  I am going to add these to my holiday cookie baskets and plan on mentioning on the blog, I will link to your site is that ok?
  
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  1. nancyc Post authorDecember 5, 2015 at 8:28
    
    Sure, that’s great! 🙂
    
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2. nancyc Post authorDecember 5, 2015 at 8:28
  
  Adding chocolate chips would be a great idea! 🙂
  
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  1. apuginthekitchen December 5, 2015 at 8:29
    
    Dreaming about those chewies!!
    
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    1. nancyc Post authorDecember 5, 2015 at 8:29
      
      😀
      
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cookingwithauntjuju.com December 6, 2015 at 6:39

I love this combination – I make something similar but in tart form. Yes, to a scoop of ice cream and a caramel drizzle. Maybe a little chocolate too 🙂

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 6, 2015 at 12:23
  
  Yrs–a little chocolate never hurts! 😉
  
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Johanne Lamarche December 6, 2015 at 10:10

I love Judi’s naughty suggestion to bring these super pecan chewies over the top. Thank you for bringing them to FF.

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 7, 2015 at 5:20
  
  I love it, too! 🙂
  
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Shari December 7, 2015 at 10:48

You had me at buttery taste, Nancy! 🙂 They sound wonderful, especially with ice cream and caramel on top. Yum!

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genkikitty December 7, 2015 at 3:01

Oh these sound really creative and fun. I love pecans so this is right down my alley.

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 7, 2015 at 8:23
  
  If you like pecans I think you will love these! 🙂
  
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Chitra Jagadish December 8, 2015 at 1:21

Oh wow I love pecans and great recipe Nancy.. happy holidays…

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Jhuls December 8, 2015 at 1:25

These sound so delish. 😀

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Misty December 8, 2015 at 7:06

These look amazing and I agree with the comment above.. a drizzle of caramel and vanilla icecream. Ok my mouth is watering! Thank you for sharing, Misty

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 8, 2015 at 7:46
  
  You’re welcome, Misty! 🙂
  
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Rose @ Walnut Acre December 8, 2015 at 8:15

I love pecans! This recipe looks awesome. I pommed it for future reference.

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 8, 2015 at 8:22
  
  Thanks, Rose and hope you enjoy these! 🙂
  
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kimgib3 December 9, 2015 at 8:10

These sound wonderful – love anything with pecans

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 9, 2015 at 9:15
  
  They are really good–hope you get a chance to try them out! 🙂
  
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Karen December 10, 2015 at 9:14

These would be a great addition to a Christmas cookie platter.

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 10, 2015 at 8:42
  
  Yes, they really would! 🙂
  
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Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry December 10, 2015 at 11:19

Yummy! I actually just bought some pecan nuts today so am sooo keen to try these!

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 11, 2015 at 6:44
  
  Hope you like them, Lisa! 🙂
  
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Cristina Mandeville December 11, 2015 at 12:41

My goodness! This looks so good with coffee!I would love for you to share this over at Bloggers Spotlight Linky Party. It is a link party and pin-it party in one! Hope to see you there!

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 11, 2015 at 10:52
  
  Thanks, Cristina! I’ll pop on over to the party you mentioned! 🙂
  
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Lauren @ Create Bake Make December 11, 2015 at 4:40

Ooh these sound great! Pinning to make this weekend. Thanks for linking up with us for Fabulous Foodie Fridays!

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 11, 2015 at 11:00
  
  You’re welcome, Lauren, and thanks for pinning! Hope you enjoy these! 🙂
  
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Katherines Corner December 13, 2015 at 3:43

thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop Watch for your feature on Monday xo

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 13, 2015 at 3:47
  
  Thanks so much, Katherine! I’ll be looking for it! 🙂
  
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Miz Helen December 15, 2015 at 12:40

Your Pecan Chewies look fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen

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Pam Mc December 10, 2017 at 2:45

Although these came out perfectly golden and chewy, I found there to be a slight bitter aftertaste. I think it was the 2 teaspoons of vanilla. I’m going with 1 next time. Thanks for the recipe!

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 10, 2017 at 6:59
  
  You’re welcome!
  
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Max July 6, 2018 at 11:39

Just came across this recipe~good good I love Pinterest!! They are deliciously chewy and just oh so ah-mazing. Made a few minor adjustments to suit my tastes.

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1. nancyc Post authorJuly 8, 2018 at 8:23
  
  So glad to hear you like these Pecan Chewies!
  
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Mother of 3 July 1, 2019 at 5:37

Yum! I just Love pecans!

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JoAnn Zeok September 2, 2019 at 1:09

Is the 300 oven temp correct? Or a misprint?

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1. nancyc Post authorSeptember 2, 2019 at 2:35
  
  Yes, 300˚F is the correct temp!
  
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Judy Welbaum October 11, 2019 at 4:57

Can I use almond flour instead?

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1. nancyc Post authorOctober 11, 2019 at 5:05
  
  I haven’t tried that myself, but I don’t see why you couldn’t do that!
  
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Christina November 7, 2019 at 11:12

This is one of the best desserts I have ever made! Very buttery, nice hint of salt, and perfectly chewy! Can’t wait to make these again!

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1. nancyc Post authorNovember 8, 2019 at 7:37
  
  So glad to hear you liked this recipe, Christina! Thanks so much for letting me know! 🙂
  
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Jeanne October 20, 2020 at 6:26

I make something nearly identical, except I use all dark brown sugar and salted butter so I don’t add additional salt. I also use 1/4 t of baking soda.

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1. nancyc Post authorOctober 20, 2020 at 7:28
  
  Your version of these sounds great, Jeanne! 🙂
  
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jotavia anderson December 25, 2022 at 3:57

Hi Nancy, I’m definitely going to try. I discovered about 5 years ago my body has problems with gluten and dairy products. Can you please recommend a substitute for gluten and dairy products to make your delicious recipe. A family member is in the process of making this recipe as is and loves it thus far.

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1. nancyc Post authorDecember 25, 2022 at 6:24
  
  Hi Jotavia, I don’t eat gluten free myself, so I’m not sure what the best substitutes would be! You could try googling “best gluten-free and dairy -free substitutes for baking” and I’m sure you’d find some good substitutes that way!
  
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