BAKLAVA BARS

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This interesting twist on the Mediterranean classic is packed with flavors that scream fall. The honey. The toasted nuts. The butter and the spices. There's nothing that's not delicious about this dessert. It's easy to make, quick to put together and the perfect guilty pleasure for any fall day.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 egg
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 frozen mini phyllo shells (from 2.1-oz package)
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir walnuts, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the salt with fork until mixture is well mixed and crumbly.
  • Sprinkle nut mixture evenly over partially baked base. With hands, crumble frozen phyllo shells evenly over nut mixture. Bake 18 to 20 minutes longer or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/3 cup honey, 2 tablespoons butter, the brown sugar, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon uncovered on High 1 minute or until bubbly. Stir in vanilla.
  • Drizzle honey mixture evenly over phyllo . Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  • For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Before serving, drizzle 1/2 teaspoon honey over each bar. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1 g

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