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Vanilla extract contains a tiny amount of refined sugar. If you prefer, use either the scraped seeds of a vanilla bean or vanilla bean powder, available from health food stores. Chewies will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week. If they become sticky, place in the oven at 150°C/130°C fan for 5 minutes; turn the oven off and leave for 5 minutes.