HONEY CINNAMON ROLLUPS

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This cinnamony treat reminds me of baklava, but with only a few easy ingredients, it's a fraction of the work. My Aunt Adele shared the recipe with me, and I think of her whenever I make it. -Sue Falk, Warren, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups ground walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
1/2 cup butter, melted
SYRUP:
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine walnuts, sugar and cinnamon., Place 1 sheet of phyllo dough on a 15x12-in. piece of waxed paper; brush with butter. Place a second phyllo sheet on top, brushing it with butter. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Sprinkle with 1/4 cup walnut mixture. Using waxed paper, roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side, removing paper as you roll. Slice roll into 4 smaller rolls; transfer rolls to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough and walnut mixture, by 1/4 cupfuls. Bake until light brown, 14-16 minutes. Cool dish on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine all syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Drizzle cinnamon rolls with syrup; sprinkle with remaining walnut mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.