Halva Apple Pie Bars

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Crust:

12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 

1 cup all-purpose flour 

1/2 cup whole wheat flour 

Filling:

1 gala apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

1 granny smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

2 teaspoons lemon juice 

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 

2 tablespoons brown sugar 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 

Crumble:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup brown sugar 

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 

4 ounces crumbled halva or marzipan, optional but highly recommended 

A few pinches of sprinkles, optional