ButterYum’s Vanilla Nut Bars

Preheat oven to 350 F.

For the crust:
Start by combining the softened butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Use the paddle attachment, mix for 3 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix well. Set aside.

Sift the dry ingredients together into a medium-sized bowl then add to the butter/sugar mixture while mixing on low speed. Mix just until all the ingredients are completely incorporated.

Using well-floured hands, press dough into an ungreased 9×13 metal cake pan or a lined 9×13 quarter sheet pan. Bake crust for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. Make the filling.

To make the filling:
Combine the butter, honey and brown sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils; continue to boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream, vanilla and chopped nuts. Pour mixture over the crust and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool until set. Cut and serve!

Recipe adapted from a recipe by Ina Garten.