Lowcountry Chewies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 8x8 square baking pan with baking spray, line with parchment paper, and set aside.

Step 2

In a bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, set aside.

Step 3

In small saucepan, melt butter. Once melted turn off heat and let butter cool slightly.

Step 4

When slightly cooled, add in brown sugar, almond extract, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth. Once smooth, whisk in egg.

Step 5

Gradually whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

Step 6

Fold in pecans.

Step 7

Pour into prepared pan and bake until set around the edges and still loose in the center, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely.

Step 8

Once cooled, cut into squares and sift powdered sugar over for garnish.