Nutty Noel Bars

"Missing the mixed nuts? Salted cashew halves, pecan halves, or peanuts will work just as well!" From a brand name baking magazine! Enjoy!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 32

Ingredients

• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  egg yolk
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 (12 ounce) can  salted mixed nuts

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, vanilla and egg yolk with mixer on medium speed. Stir in flour and salt.
2. Press dough in ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake 25 minutes or until light brown.
3. Immediately sprinkle white baking chips over baked layer. Let stand 5 minutes or until softened; spread evenly. Sprinkle with nuts; press gently into topping. Cool completely, about 1 hour.