Nutty Caramel Bars Recipe
Ingredients
| Butter | 1 1⁄2 Cup (24 tbs) (divided) | |
| Granulated sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Egg | 1 | |
| Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon | |
| All purpose flour | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Honey | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Light brown sugar | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) (firmly packed) | |
| Whipping cream | 1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Mixed whole nuts | 12 Ounce (lightly salted) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 6849 Calories from Fat 4330
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 481 g740.1%
Saturated Fat 218.6 g1092.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 1020 mg340%
Sodium 1332.2 mg55.5%
Total Carbohydrates 567 g189%
Dietary Fiber 30.9 g123.6%
Sugars 328.7 g
Protein 107 g214.4%
Vitamin A 173.6% Vitamin C 0.62%
Calcium 66.4% Iron 71.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
Butter 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
In large mixer bowl, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter with 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 with 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 into 2x2-inch bars.
Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.
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