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Charleston Chews

Old Post Office Charleston Chewy Cake Recipe

A friend made these, and I had to have the recipe from her! It originated from The Post & Courier newspaper, May 2000. Wonderful flavor with a nice little chewy texture. YUMMY!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: < 60 Mins, Bars, Beginner Cook, Cookie and Brownie, Dessert, Easy, For Large Groups, Inexpensive, Mixer, Oven, Potluck, Small Appliance
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 1 9x13 pan of bars
Calories: 162kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups sifted flour (sift before measuring)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecans

Instructions

  • Combine butter and brown sugar in mixing bowl and beat well.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time.
  • Add salt and sifted flour, mixing well.
  • Stir in vanilla and pecans.
  • Pour into a greased and floured (or use Bakers' Joy) 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • Cut into bars.

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Nutrition

Serving: 40g | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 22.7mg | Sodium: 51mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 17.9g