Chess Bars

"Chess Bars with pecans are a nutty twist on a classic Southern dessert. The batter consists of your basic pantry staples, like melted butter, flour, and brown sugar, so you can make them anytime. Then, we add in some pecans for a little crunch. These bars are baked in the oven and cut into squares for a dessert bar like no other. Unlike traditional chess bar recipes that use yellow cake mix made with cream cheese and powdered sugar, this recipe is more like a blondie but softer, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. The secrets to the bars' delicate texture is beating egg whites to stiff peaks and gently folding them into the batter. This step helps create a fluffier, more tender crumb, giving the bars a lightness that balances perfectly with the rich, buttery flavor."

Preparation Time20 min

Cooking Time30 min

Cooking MethodOven