Honey Nut Bars

INGREDIENTS

For the Crust:

1/2 cup

whole blanched almonds, toasted

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

11 1/4 oz

(2-1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

kosher salt

6 oz

cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

large egg, lightly beaten

For the Topping:

3/4 cup

packed light brown sugar

3 oz

unsalted butter

1/3 cup

clover honey

1/2 tsp

table salt

2 tbsp

heavy cream

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

3 cups

whole salted mixed nuts, toasted