Caramel Apple Bars

Ingredients

 * 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
 * ¼ cup plus ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
 * ½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
 * 2 large eggs, beaten
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 2 Golden Delicious apples, cored and chopped
 * 1 cup caramel candies, each cut in quarters
 * ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
 * 2 tablespoons sesame seed
 * ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * ¼ cup butter or margarine
 * ¼ cup melted dairy sour cream or yogurt

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
 * 3) In medium-size bowl, combine 1 cup flour and ¼ cup brown sugar.
 * 4) Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
 * 5) Transfer mixture to pan and press in an even layer in bottom of pan.
 * 6) Bake 10 minutes.
 * 7) In same mixing bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, ½ cup brown sugar, and remaining ¼ cup flour; stir in apples, caramels, and nuts.
 * 8) Pour over bottom crust.
 * 9) Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden.
 * 10) Cool slightly; cut into quarters lengthwise and crosswise to make 16 bars.
 * 11) Cool completely.