Name: Sweet, Sticky, and Irresistibly Crunchy Baklava Bites
Ingredients: 1 package phyllo dough, thawed; 1 cup unsalted butter, melted; 2 cups mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds), finely chopped; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1 cup honey; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Description

A delightful bite-sized version of classic baklava, featuring layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and a sweet honey syrup that makes them irresistibly crunchy and sticky.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

1 package phyllo dough, thawed
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, almonds), finely chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush a mini muffin tin with melted butter.
Layer 2 sheets of phyllo dough, brushing each with butter. Cut into squares to fit muffin cups.
Mix chopped nuts, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Spoon a tablespoon into each phyllo cup.
Top with another buttered phyllo square, pressing gently. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Meanwhile, simmer honey, water, lemon juice, and vanilla for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Pour warm syrup over baked baklava bites. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.