Baklava Cookie Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted.
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1/4 cup sugar.
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1/4 cup light brown sugar.
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
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1 tsp orange zest.
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
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1/4 tsp baking soda.
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1/4 tsp salt.
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1/4 tsp cinnamon.
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1/3 cup pecans, chopped.
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1/3 cup almonds, chopped.
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1/4 cup light brown sugar.
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1/2 tsp cinnamon.
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1/8 tsp cloves.
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1/8 tsp nutmeg.
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2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted.
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1/3 cup honey.
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3 Tbsp water.
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1 Tbsp fresh orange juice.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with parchment.
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Mix melted butter, sugars, vanilla, orange zest. Add flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon. Press into pan. Bake 15-16 minutes.
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Mix nuts, brown sugar, spices, melted butter. Spread over warm crust. Bake 10-12 minutes more.
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Boil honey, water, orange juice until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.
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Pour syrup over warm bars. Cool completely.
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Cut into triangles. Drizzle extra honey if desired.
# Notes:
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A simpler version of traditional baklava, these cookie bars feature a spiced crust topped with nuts and honey syrup. They're perfect for sharing and easier to make than classic baklava.