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Almond-Pistachio Dessert Roll-Ups

With a flavor and texture similar to baklava, this delightful dessert appeals to young and old alike. It's especially delicious with honey drizzled over the top.—Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

18 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

1/2 cup shelled pistachios, toasted
1/4 cup unblanched whole almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/4 cup honey, divided

Directions

Place pistachios and almonds in a food processor; cover and process
until finely chopped. Add the sugar, butter and cinnamon; cover and
process until blended.
Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a work surface. Spray with
butter-flavored cooking spray. Repeat with second layer. Keep
remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel to
avoid drying out. Spread 1/3 cup nut mixture over phyllo to within 1
in. of sides; drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey. Layer with two more
sheets of phyllo, spraying each layer with cooking spray.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from the short side. Repeat with
remaining phyllo, nut mixture and honey.
With a sharp knife, cut each roll into six pieces; place seam side

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Almond-Pistachio Dessert Roll-Ups (continued)

Directions (continued)

down on a greased baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray. Bake at
325° for 16-20 minutes or until golden; drizzle with remaining
honey. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 83 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 50 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.