Hazelnut Caramel Crunch Bars

This recipe came from work.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• Crust

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1  egg yolk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour

• Topping

• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup dark corn syrup
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 2  cups hazelnuts, toasted (toast in 350 for 10 minutes)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Line 9 x 13 pan with aluminum foil.
3. Spray with cooking spray.
4. Beat together butter, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla.
5. Add flour and mix until crumbly.
6. Press into 9 x 13 pan.
7. Cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown.(I didn't write down how much cooking time on this section, this is a guess).
8. In a medium saucepan melt sugar, butter, and corn syrup until boiling. Boil 2 minutes.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Stir in Cream and nuts.
11. Pour over crust.
12. Bake 22 minutes or until caramel is colored and bubbly.(watch carefully).
13. Let cool.