Sesame Cashew Bars from Sofra Bakery & Cafe · Faith Middleton's Food Schmooze

Ingredients

• 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1-3/4 sticks (7 ounces) unsalted butter (chilled and cut into 1⁄4-inch cubes)
• 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3-1/2 cups salted cashews (coarsely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds ((see note below))
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup raw honey ((see note below))
• 5 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract