Description
Delicious Lowcountry Chewies are rich, chewy bars packed with shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and optional chocolate chips. These treats offer a perfect balance of buttery sweetness and texture, making them an irresistible dessert or snack that’s easy to prepare in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy, ensuring the sugar is well incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and to keep the bars tender.
- Stir in Add-ins: Carefully fold in the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips (if using) to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased or lined 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the bars to cool for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a nuttier texture, toast pecans lightly before chopping and adding to the batter.
- Chocolate chips are optional but add a lovely touch of sweetness and contrast.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature before serving.
