Nutty Caramel Bars

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Butter 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
• In large bowl, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla.
• Stir in flour until well mixed; press evenly into prepared pan. Bake until edges are brown and center looks dry, about 15 minutes.
• Remove to wire rack while preparing topping.
• Maintain oven temperature.
• In heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, heat remaining 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter and honey until butter is melted.
• Stir in brown sugar; bring to a boil. Boil without stirring for exactly 2 minutes; remove from heat.
• Stir in cream and nuts.
• Immediately spoon caramel nut mixture evenly over crust. Bake until caramel bubbles, about 10 minutes.
• Cool completely on wire rack; cut in 2x2-inch bars.
• Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.