Name: Double-Nut Maple Bars
Yield: Makes 16
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; Pinch of salt; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter; 3/4 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Here's an excellent new use for maple syrup. These bar cookies are very sweet and deliciously sticky.

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