Best 8 Chewy Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable chewy squares, a delightful treat that combines the irresistible textures of chewy and soft. These delectable delights come in a variety of flavors, from the classic chocolate chip to the tangy lemon, the nutty oatmeal to the rich brownie, and the decadent peanut butter. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors and textures, leaving you craving more. With easy-to-follow recipes and step-by-step instructions, you can recreate these chewy wonders in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER PAN SQUARES



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With seven of us in our family, including two teenage boys, these peanut butter squares never last long! It's hard to believe how simple they are to prepare. -Deb DeChant, Milan, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Combine sugar and flour; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Beat in eggs and vanilla. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until lightly browned and edges start to pull away from sides of pan, 28-32 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHEWY MOLASSES SQUARES



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This dessert from reader Sara Chylack of Duxbury, Massachusetts is ideal for people who love the deep, rich flavor of molasses. Look for unsulfured, which has a purer taste than the sulfured version.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Makes 40

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsulfured molasses
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium-high until pale and fluffy, 4 minutes. With mixer on medium, add molasses and egg whites and beat until combined. With mixer on low, add flour mixture and beat until combined.
  • Transfer batter to dish and smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in dish on a wire rack. Invert cake onto a cutting board and cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. To serve, toss in confectioners' sugar to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 2 g

CHEWY WALNUT SQUARES



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Make and share this Chewy Walnut Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookinwithGas

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 9 squares, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup egg substitute (Egg Beaters)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, vanilla and egg substitute, beating until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Add the dry mixture to the brown sugar mixture and stir just until incorporated and moist; don't over mix.
  • Fold in walnuts; then spread into a greased 9" square pan.
  • Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 19 min; then cool in pan.
  • Cut in squares to serve.
  • Variation: swap out the walnuts for pecans instead.
  • TIP: you may wish to chop the walnuts a little more finely if you have very young children, if choking may be an issue for them or refrain from giving them access to this treat entirely.

CHEWY SQUARES



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Your man will love these! Great for gatherings like football parties, picnics, etc. It's worth repeating: Do Not use the yellow cake mix with pudding, it won't work in this recipe. By all means use your food processor to make this easy. BTW, 16 ounces of powdered sugar equals 2 3/4 cups, for those who buy in bulk.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

shortening
flour
1 (18 1/4 ounce) classic yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines works best do NOT use the mix with pudding)
1 egg
1/2 cup real butter, softened (no substitute)
1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar (can reserve 3-4 tablespoons for dusting)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Prepare a 9"x13" baking pan by greasing with shortening and dusting with flour; set aside.
  • Place the cake mix, egg and softened stick of butter in a food processor. Process until thoroughly mixed, about a minute. Mixture will be crumbly then will form into a dough.
  • Scoop mixture into the prepared pan and press evenly. (I place a piece of plastic wrap over and press with my hand.).
  • No need to clean the processor's bowl. To the emptied food processor bowl, place the softened cream cheese, 2 eggs and confections' sugar (hold out a couple of tablespoons if using for dusting). Start pulsing then process until smooth; about a minute. Pour mixture over the cake layer, spreading evenly.
  • Bake 300 degress for approximatley 1 hour or until golden brown. Cool completely. Dust (best done using a sieve) with remaining confections sugar, if desired. Cut into squares.

CHEWY PUFFED WHEAT SQUARES



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Tasty, chewy, chocolately treats that have just the right amount of goo! Please make note that the serving sizes are just an estimate, and vary depending on how big you choose to cut your squares.)

Provided by frozen_rain

Categories     Candy

Time 17m

Yield 2 9 x 13 inch pan, 20-25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups margarine
3 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 cups corn syrup
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
16 cups puffed wheat cereal
1 tablespoon vanilla (optional)

Steps:

  • Butter two 9 x 13 inch pans.
  • Melt margarine in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add brown sugar, salt, corn syrup, cocoa powder.
  • Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly. Boil for one minute, still stirring.
  • Remove from heat. Add vanilla if desired, then stir in cereal.
  • Pour into prepared pan and press down evenly. Cut into squares when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.7, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 348.3, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 41, Protein 1.9

CHEWY CHOCO-CARAMEL SQUARES



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These rich, chewy bars make a quick and easy dessert for Thanksgiving. They're popular at bake sales and classroom parties, too. -Rod & Sue Brusius, Omro, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup white baking chips
1/2 cup toffee bits
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
32 caramels
1/2 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips, baking chips and toffee bits., Press half of mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine milk, caramels and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth., Pour caramel mixture over crust. Crumble remaining cake mixture over top. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until edges begin to brown and topping is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEWY WALNUT SQUARES



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tastes like Christmastime to me.

Provided by ali Bresnahan

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 egg, unbeaten
1 c brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Grease an 8" square pan. Stir together the egg, brown sugar and vanilla. Quickly stir in the flour, baking soda and salt. Add walnuts.
  • 2. Spread in pan and bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes.
  • 3. Leave in pan; cut into 2" squares. Makes 16 squares.

CHEWY PECAN SQUARES



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Deliciously chewy squares, similar to brownies minus the chocolate!

Provided by DebAC

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package light brown sugar
2 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick ®)
4 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons melted margarine, cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar, baking mix, eggs, pecans, margarine, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; spread into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brown and bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Cut into 2-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 153.2 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

Tips:

  • Properly measure your ingredients: Using the correct amount of ingredients is crucial for the success of your chewy squares. Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help incorporate air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter and chewier texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough texture. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help prevent the squares from spreading too much in the oven and will also contribute to a chewier texture.
  • Bake the squares until the edges are golden brown: The center of the squares should still be slightly soft when you remove them from the oven. They will continue to set as they cool.
  • Allow the squares to cool completely before cutting them: This will help prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Chewy squares are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special events. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make chewy squares at home. Be sure to experiment with different flavor combinations to find your favorite.

No matter how you choose to enjoy them, chewy squares are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give this recipe a try.

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