Southern Pecan Chewy

Pecans are native to North America and were a staple food for Native American tribes. They are now widely used in Southern cuisine, including desserts like this chewy cookie.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Southern Pecan Chewy

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Southern Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cup Pecans, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the chopped pecans.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a greased or lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy the chewy and nutty Southern Pecan Chewy cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.