Nutty Cookie Bars (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
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1/2 cup melted unsalted butter.
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1/4 cup white sugar.
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar.
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1/2 tsp pure vanilla.
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1 tsp grated orange peel.
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1 1/2 cups regular 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 ground cinnamon.
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1/3 cup chopped pecans.
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1/3 cup chopped almonds.
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar.
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
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1/8 tsp ground cloves.
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1/8 tsp ground nutmeg.
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2 Tbsp melted unsalted butter.
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1/3 cup honey.
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3 Tbsp water.
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1 Tbsp squeezed orange juice.
# Steps To Make It:
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Get your oven going at 350°F. Put parchment in an 8-inch square pan.
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Stir together the melted butter, both sugars, vanilla and orange peel. Throw in flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Push mixture into your pan. Cook for 15-16 minutes.
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Combine the nuts with brown sugar, spices and melted butter. Layer over the hot crust. Bake another 10-12 minutes.
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Mix honey, water and orange juice in a pot. Let it bubble until thick, about 5 minutes. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
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Drizzle the syrup over the warm nut layer. Let it cool all the way down.
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Cut into triangle shapes. Add more honey on top if you want.
# Extra Notes:
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These tasty treats give you all the flavors of baklava without the fuss. The spiced cookie base topped with crunchy nuts and sweet honey makes an easy dessert that's great for parties.