Aunt Agnes Chewies Recipes

CHARLESTON CHEWIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Turn off the heat and let cool slightly, then add the brown sugar, almond and vanilla extract and stir until smooth. Stir in the egg.
• Whisk together the flour and baking powder in a small bowl, then fold the mixture into the brown sugar mixture. Fold in the pecans. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake until set around the edges but still loose in the center, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely, then sift confectioners' sugar on top. Cut into 16 squares.

TROPICAL CHEWIES

Steps:

• Beat 1 1/2 sticks melted butter, 3/4 cup dark brown sugar and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until fluffy; beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 eggs. Whisk 2 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt, then stir into the butter mixture. Add 2 cups white chocolate chips, 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts, 1/2 cup chopped almonds and 3/4 cup shredded coconut. Scoop into medium balls, sprinkle with coconut and chill. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

AUNT AGNES' GARLIC DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• Wash and pack your cucumbers in clean jars.
• Add 1 tsp dill seed or a pinch of fresh dill and one clove of garlic (if cloves are small, use 2) per quart.
• Combine vinegar, water and salt and bring to a boil.
• Pour or ladle liquid mixture into jars; wipe rims, place lids and screw on bands fingertip-tight.
• Process them in a boiling water bath for ten minutes; let cool undisturbed on a protected countertop until completely cool or overnight.
• Store them for 21 days.
• Put in refrigerator and let chill at least 24 hours before opening.

AUNT SADIE'S CHEWIES

Steps:

• Melt the butter and place in a large bowl.
• Stir in sugar and flour.
• Add eggs and vanilla mix well.
• Pour into a 9X13 pan.
• Place in oven preheated to 350.
• Bake for 25 minute
• Cut into squares.

AUNT AGNES' CHEWIES

Steps:

• Bring sugar and Karo syrup to a boil in a saucepan.
• Add peanut butter and stir until it melts into the mixture.
• Pour over the cereal in a large bowl and mix.
• Spread the sticky mixture in a cake pan or casserole dish and let sit 5-10 minutes.
• Cut into squares and serve.