Description
A delightful Southern treat filled with the flavors of roasted pecans and warm sugars, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and eggs. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed in the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Consider adding cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced variant, or fold in chocolate chips for an indulgent twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg