Nutty Caramel Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Butter 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
3. 3
   In large bowl, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla.
4. 4
   Stir in flour until well mixed; press evenly into prepared pan. Bake until edges are brown and center looks dry, about 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove to wire rack while preparing topping.
6. 6
   Maintain oven temperature.
7. 7
   In heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, heat remaining 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter and honey until butter is melted.
8. 8
   Stir in brown sugar; bring to a boil. Boil without stirring for exactly 2 minutes; remove from heat.
9. 9
   Stir in cream and nuts.
10. 10
    Immediately spoon caramel nut mixture evenly over crust. Bake until caramel bubbles, about 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool completely on wire rack; cut in 2x2-inch bars.
12. 12
    Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.