Nutty Caramel Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. (3 sticks) butter, divided
1 egg
2 c. flour
3/4 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. heavy cream
1 (12 oz.) can lightly salted mixed nuts

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Butter a 13 x 9 x 3-inch baking pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Stir in flour until well mixed.
Pat evenly into prepared pan.
Bake until edges are brown and center looks dry, about 15 minutes.
Remove to a wire rack while preparing topping.
Maintain oven temperature.