Cashew Salted Caramel Bars

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

unsalted butter {170g; at room temperature}

1/3 cup

powdered sugar {48g}

1 1/2 cups

all purpose flour {187g; fluffed (spooned & leveled})

1/4 tsp

baking powder

1 cup

granulated sugar {200g}

3 tbsp

light corn syrup

1/3 cup

heavy cream {whipping cream (35%})

3 tbsp

unsalted butter {42g}

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 tsp

coarse sea salt {plus more for sprinkling}

1 cup

roasted cashews