Best 11 Chewy Pecan Squares Recipes

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Do you have a sweet tooth and a craving for something crunchy and chewy? If so, then you need to try chewy pecan squares. These delightful treats are made with a buttery shortbread crust, a gooey caramel filling, and plenty of chopped pecans. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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PECAN SHORTBREAD SQUARES



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With a buttery shortbread crust and rich caramel-pecan topping, these pecan squares make a wonderful potluck dessert for the holidays.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 ({2-inch|5-cm}) squares

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup Confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Generous pinch salt
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Cover a 9-inch square baking pan with heavy duty aluminum foil. Push foil neatly into corners and up sides of the pan, using two pieces if necessary to ensure it overlaps all edges (the overhang will help removal from pan). Spray foiled pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the flour, cornstarch, confectioners sugar and salt in a bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse a few times to mix. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal with pea-size clumps of butter within. It will seem dry; that's okay. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly with your fingers into an even layer over the bottom. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. While the crust is in the refrigerator, adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350° F. Bake the crust until crust is set but not browned, about 17 minutes. Set on rack to cool. Leave oven on.
  • In a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat, combine butter, brown sugar, honey, vanilla and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon until sugar dissolves. Turn up the heat and boil gently for 3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and chopped pecans.
  • Pour pecan mixture over crust (it's fine if the crust is still warm). Bake until filling is bubbling and caramel in color, about 20 minutes. Cool completely on rack. To cut, use the foil overhang to lift baked square out of pan and onto cutting board. Loosen the foil from the edges, then cut with a sharp knife into 2-inch squares. Store finished pecan squares in air-tight container and serve at room temperature.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: These can be frozen for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, double-wrap them securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap with the layers separated by wax or parchment paper. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357, Fat 29 g, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sugar 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 88 mg, Cholesterol 41 mg

CHEWY PECAN BARS



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A friend from Texas gave me this recipe years ago. Because it's so easy to make, I've relied on it quite often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, melted
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Spread butter evenly in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar and vanilla until blended. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture until well blended. Stir in pecans., Spread into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until browned. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PECAN SQUARES



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We make these all year long and when we want to go "over the top" we dip half of each square in warm chocolate.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 20 large squares

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 pounds unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 extra-large eggs
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound unsalted butter
1 cup good honey
3 cups light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 pounds pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust, beat the butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, until light, approximately 3 minutes. Add the eggs and the vanilla and mix well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix the dry ingredients into the batter with the mixer on low speed until just combined. Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 18 by 12 by 1-inch baking sheet, making an edge around the outside. It will be very sticky; sprinkle the dough and your hands lightly with flour. Bake for 15 minutes, until the crust is set but not browned. Allow to cool.
  • For the topping, combine the butter, honey, brown sugar, and zests in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat until the butter is melted, using a wooden spoon to stir. Raise the heat and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream and pecans. Pour over the crust, trying not to get the filling between the crust and the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the filling is set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold. Cut into bars and serve.

CHEWY PECAN SQUARES



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Deliciously chewy squares, similar to brownies minus the chocolate!

Provided by DebAC

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package light brown sugar
2 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick ®)
4 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons melted margarine, cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar, baking mix, eggs, pecans, margarine, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; spread into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brown and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Cut into 2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 153.2 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

CHEWY CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS



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Make and share this Chewy Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tod_mcclary

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 36 , 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
1/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/3 cup molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  • 2. In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in flour. Press dough in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until edges are light brown.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat brown sugar, dark corn syrup, Molasses 1 teaspoon vanilla, the salt and eggs with spoon. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips. Pour over crust.
  • 4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Loosen edges from sides of pan while warm. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Dip 1 end of each bar into melted chocolate; lay flat on waxed paper to dry.
  • Exper Tips:.
  • Cool in Refrigerator to firmly setup up bars before cutting into squares.
  • Create party triangles by cutting the bar squares diagonally in half before dipping in melted chocolate.
  • Substitute baking butter with canola oil right from the refrigerator.
  • Substitute Maple Syrup for Dark Corn Syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.9, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 52, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 11.7, Protein 1.5

CHEWY PECAN PIE BARS



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Make and share this Chewy Pecan Pie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
confectioners' sugar
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Pour butter into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan; set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, flour eggs, vanilla, baking soda and salt; mix well.
  • Stir in pecans.
  • Spread over butter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven; immediately dust with confectioner’s sugar.
  • Cool before cutting.

CHEWY PECAN PIE BARS



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This is one of my husband's favorite recipes, and he suggested I send it in. I've been making these pecan pie bars for many years. -Judy Taylor, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups packed brown sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Pour butter into a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients; mix well. Stir in pecans. Spread over butter. , Bake 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven. If desired, immediately dust with confectioners' sugar. Cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PECAN CHEWIES



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Pecans, brown sugar and butter makes for a chewy soft treat good anytime of the year.

Provided by Tonya

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup butter
3 cups packed light brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups chopped pecans
3 cups self-rising flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan, or for thinner bars, use a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Stir the eggs and vanilla into the brown sugar and butter. Mix in the chopped pecans, and then the flour. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 255.8 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

CHEWY PECAN BARS



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When you've got your hands full with cleaning, you don't have time for a full-on dessert stop. But these pecan bars will tempt you and "hit the spot," in addition to making an incredible snack-pack treat when you're on the go. Scrumptious brown sugar and chocolate are ooey, gooey, and satisfying, and they're the perfect reward for a day of hard work.

Yield makes 36 squares

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 packed cups light-brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon bourbon
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon table salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups pecans, toasted, roughly chopped
1 cup mini-chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving 2 inches of overhang to use as handles to remove the bars at the end of baking.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a small bowl. Cream together the butter and light-brown sugar, using a hand mixer, in a separate, large bowl, until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla. Gradually pour in the dry mixture, and beat until the dough looks like coarse, pea-sized lumps. Use your hands to form the dough into a ball, then transfer it to your prepared baking pan and press down evenly to fill the pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  • To make the filling: Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, flour, bourbon, vanilla, salt, eggs, pecans, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. Remove the hot half-baked dough from the oven, and spread the filling over the crust. Return the pan to the oven, and bake for another 25 minutes, or until the top is puffed and brown and cracks begin to form (like a pecan-pie topping). Let cool for 45 minutes before slicing into squares.

PECAN SQUARES



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Categories     Dessert     Bake     Pecan     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
2 cups all purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten to blend
1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
3/4 cup honey
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 cups pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine 3/4 cup butter, powdered sugar and salt in processor. Process until moist clumps begin to form. Add flour and egg and process just until dough forms.
  • Press dough onto bottom and 3/4 inch up sides of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake until crust is golden brown, about 22 minutes. Cool crust slightly. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Bring brown sugar, honey and remaining 3/4 cup butter to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring frequently. Boil 2 minutes. Add vanilla. Stir in pecans. Pour pecan filling onto prepared crust. Bake until filling thickens and bubbles all over, about 25 minutes. Cool completely on rack. Cut into 2-inch squares. (Pecan squares can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)

PECAN CHEWIES



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These delicious chewy dessert bars are a favorite of Flossie Johnson's family. They're from the Betty Crocker Racing Family Collection.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 package (16 ounces) packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ self-rising flour
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
  • Beat butter, brown sugar and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour and pecans. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. For 48 bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 20 mg

Tips:

  • Prep Work: Make sure to preheat your oven before starting the recipe. Chop the pecans into small pieces for even distribution throughout the squares.
  • Use Quality Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for plump, moist pecans and use pure vanilla extract.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing the batter can result in tough squares. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent the squares from spreading too much. If the dough is too soft, it will be difficult to cut into bars.
  • Cut the Squares While Warm: The squares are easier to cut when they are still slightly warm. Let them cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Conclusion:

Chewy Pecan Squares are an easy and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these squares that will be sure to impress your friends and family. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give Chewy Pecan Squares a try!

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