A this caramel and cashew-topped cookie bar is reminiscent of a candy bar.

Cashew Caramel Bars

3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup chopped cashews

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons light cream*

1/3 cup salted cashews chunks

2 tablespoons butter

1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 9-inch baking pan; set aside.
2. In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and 1/2 cup chopped cashews, mixing well. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix the eggs and both sugars together. Add the flour/cashew mixture to egg mixture and combine well. Press into the bottom of prepared baking pan.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
5. While pastry bakes, mix 1/4 cup of brown sugar, cream and 1/3 cup cashews chunks into the melted butter. Spread over baked pastry and place under a broiler for about 1 minute or until topping bubbles and becomes brown. Cut into bars while warm. Let cool in pan.

Makes 30 bars

* Or substitute with evaporated milk.