Chew Bread

Cut into bars, this dessert is more like a blondie than a sweet bread. A moist center contributes to its chewy texture. Serve warm or at room temperature.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 bars

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 (1 lb) box light brown sugar (2 1/4 cups packed)
• 2  cups self-rising flour
• 4  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1  cup pecans, chopped (3 1/2 ounces)

Directions

1. Put oven rack in middle position and prehead oven to 300 degrees, then butter a 9"x13" baking pan.
2. Whisk together brown sugar and flour in a large bowl until combined well, then whisk in eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until combined- Stir in pecans.
3. Pour batter into baking pan, smoothing top, and bake until edges are golden and puffed, about 35 minutes.
4. Cool in pan on a rack at least 10 minutes, then cut into 24 bars.