Baklava Bars

Directions

1. 1
   preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   spray a 13 x 9 pan with non stick cooking spray.
3. 3
   using hands, press sugar cookie dough evenly into bottom of prepared pan.
4. 4
   bake for 15-18 minutes.
5. 5
   in a medium bowl, place walnuts, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup softened butter and allspice.
6. 6
   using a fork, stir until mixture is well combined and crumbly.
7. 7
   sprinkle mixture over partially baked cookie crust.
8. 8
   sprinkle phyllo crumbles over walnut mixture.
9. 9
   bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
10. 10
    In a small microwave bowl, place honey, 2 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, (lemon zest) and lemon juice.
11. 11
    Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds or until bubbly,.
12. 12
    Stir in vanilla extract.
13. 13
    Drizzle honey mixture over baked cookie.
14. 14
    Let cool completely in pan on wire rack for about 2 hours.
15. 15
    cut into 9 squares, then cut each square into 2 triangles.