Chocolate-Drizzled Baklava |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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This baklava makes a special gift and is also fun to put on a party planner. Ingredients:
1-2/3 cups finely chopped pecans |
1-2/3 cups finely chopped walnuts |
1/2 cup sugar |
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
1 cup butter, melted |
24 sheets phyllo dough (14x9-inch size) |
syrup: |
1 cup water |
1 cup honey |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
drizzle: |
1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate chips |
1 teaspoon shortening |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Brush a 13x9-in. baking pan with some of the butter. Unroll phyllo dough; trim to fit into pan.
2. Layer six sheets of phyllo in prepared pan, brushing each with butter. Keep remaining phyllo covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to prevent it from drying out. Sprinkle with a third of the nut mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter.
3. Using a sharp knife, cut into 1-1/2-in. diamond shapes. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine water, honey, sugar and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
5. Pour over warm baklava. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cover and let stand for several hours or overnight.
6. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over baklava; let stand until set. Yield: 3 dozen.
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