Caramel Praline Walnut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Line 13 x 9 inch pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over edges.
3. 3
   Butter foil on bottom and up sides of pan.
4. 4
   Combine flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar and baking powder in large bowl; cut in 3/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   Pat mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
6. 6
   Bake for 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
7. 7
   Melt 1/3 cup butter in 2 quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Stir in walnuts, sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, corn syrup, water and salt.
9. 9
   Increase heat to medium.
10. 10
    Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil.
11. 11
    Continue boiling until candy thermometer reaches 248.
12. 12
    Stir in cream and vanilla.
13. 13
    Pour filling mixture over hot, partially baked crust.
14. 14
    Bake for 14-16 minutes or until mixture bubbles over entire surface.
15. 15
    Cool completely.
16. 16
    Lift out of pan, using foil.
17. 17
    Cut into bars.