SWEET, CHOCOLATELY DELICIOUS BAKLAVA

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. real butter
1 package filo dough
1 c. chopped almonds or pecans
1 package chocolate chips
1/2 c. white sugar
4 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips in mixing bowl.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan/
  • Place one sheet of filo dough in an 11x9 pan and butter it, continuing until you have used 1/8 to 1/4 of the package (my personal preference).
  • Then spread on a layer of chocolate mixture. Repeat with filo dough and chocolate until all is used.
  • Cut into 1" squares. Place in oven and bake about 35 minutes (until golden brown).
  • While that is baking, in a medium saucepan over medium-low, heat the honey, water, and lemon juice until it comes to a light boil. Remove from heat.
  • Once your baklava is out of the oven, place the pan on a cookie sheet and immediately pour syrup mixture over. BE CAREFUL THE SYRUP WILL MOST LIKELY START TO BOIL IMMEDIATELY (sometimes overflowing onto the cookie sheet). Allow to cool, then enjoy.
  • For looks I sometimes melt a few chocolate chips and drizzle them on top.

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