Caramel Walnut Bars

  • 1 c butter, softened, plus enough to grease the pan
  • 1 1/4 c sugar
  • 1 c flour
  • 1/2 c cream
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 c honey
  • 1 c chopped walnuts or other nuts
  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Grease 8-9″ square pan.
  3. Cream 1/2 c of butter with 1/4 c sugar.
  4. Stir in flour. Mixture will be dry.
  5. Press mixture into pan.
  6. Bake 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
  7. Put remaining c of sugar and 1 T water in pan on medium high and cook till it turns light brown = 5-8 minutes.
  8. Stir in remaining butter, the cream, and the salt.
  9. Add the honey and walnuts.
  10. Pour over baked crust.
  11. Refrigerate till set.

*Cherry chocolate version: Omit honey. Add 2 oz chopped semi-sweet chocolate and 1 c dried cherries along with the nuts.