Jew Bread

By msippigrl

I have no idea how this recipe got its name! It's a scrumptious chewy bar recipe from the 80's that I misplaced over the years. Just found it and couldn't wait until Christmas to make it! Sweet memories associated with it.

Ingredients

• 1 stick butter or margarine, slightly softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 (1 pound) box light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans or walnuts (I used pecans)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or spray the bottom of a 13 x9 " baking pan. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl and using a mixer, beat butter, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Gradually beat in the flour until incorporated. Using a spatula, fold in the chopped pecans. Pour into prepared pan and smooth out top. Bake for 35 minutes.

Cool completely in baking pan on a wire rack.

Cut into squares using a plastic knife. Sprinkle top with sifted confectioners sugar, if desired, and watch it disappear!