BAKLAVA BARS

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I borrowed this magazine from my doctor's waiting room(I promise to return it minus this receipe) This one of Sandra Lee's Semi Homemade Recipes and it is easy and delicious and makes a lot!! Not quite authenic Baklava, but good and easier to make

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Nuts

Time 1h18m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

32 ounces packaged sugar cookie dough
1 1/2 chopped walnuts
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 (19 ounce) box frozen phyllo miniature tart shells, thawed and crumbled
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated, I did not use
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • spray a 13 x 9 pan with non stick cooking spray.
  • using hands, press sugar cookie dough evenly into bottom of prepared pan.
  • bake for 15-18 minutes.
  • in a medium bowl, place walnuts, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup softened butter and allspice.
  • using a fork, stir until mixture is well combined and crumbly.
  • sprinkle mixture over partially baked cookie crust.
  • sprinkle phyllo crumbles over walnut mixture.
  • bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  • In a small microwave bowl, place honey, 2 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, (lemon zest) and lemon juice.
  • Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds or until bubbly,.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Drizzle honey mixture over baked cookie.
  • Let cool completely in pan on wire rack for about 2 hours.
  • cut into 9 squares, then cut each square into 2 triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 27.9, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 9.6, Protein 0.1

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