Candy Cane Kiss Shortbread Bars

Preheat oven to 350 F. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the flour, sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 13-inch x 9-inch pan. Spread the chopped nuts evenly over the crust.

Bake for 15 minutes. Remove pan from oven.

Place the unwrapped candy cane Kisses in a blender or food processor and pulse until roughly chopped. Spread the candy pieces evenly over the hot crust/nuts layer. Allow to sit until the heat from the crust has melted the candy. You may need to use a spoon to evenly spread the melted candy. It doesn’t need to be smooth, just make sure all of the crust is covered.

Allow to cool in the refrigerator until the candy has hardened and set back up. Cut into bars. Eat and enjoy!