Caramel Bacon Walnut Squares – SunnyValley

Ingredients

• 6 slices SunnyValley Applewood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon 12 oz
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup bacon fat (from cooking the bacon)
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, for topping