August 30, 2011

Cashew Caramel Candy Bars


This cashew-caramel combination is reminiscent of a candy bar. Just follow the directions below and prepare the necessary ingredients needed.

INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons light cream
1/3 cup chopped cashews
1/4 cup packed brown sugar


DIRECTIONS:
1.   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.

2.   To prepare Pastry: In a large bowl, mix the eggs and both sugars together. Blend in
the nuts and sift the flour with the baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture and
blend well. Press into the bottom of the greased pan.

3.   Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. While pastry bakes, mix 1/4 cup of brown sugar, cream and
cashews into the melted butter.

4.   Spread over baked pastry and place under a broiler for about 1 minute, until topping
bubbles and becomes brown. Cut into bars while warm. Let cool in pan.