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Yaya's Twinkie Baklava Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Prepare the simple syrup by simmering the honey, water, & lemon juice until thick.
Step #2 Remove from heat & add rosewater if using, cool then put in the fridge.
Step #3 In 9 x 13 inch buttered baking dish arrange singly one half of the sliced Twinkies.
Step #4 Pour 1/3 of the cooled simple syrup over the Twinkies.
Step #5 In small bowl mix the sliced nuts, cinnamon, sugar, cardamom & cloves.
Step #6 Stir well.
Step #7 Next sprinke & distribute the nut mixture evenly over the Twinkie/syrup.
Step #8 Add the remaining Twinkies in even rows on top of nut mixture.
Step #9 Dot the Twinkies with butter.
Step #10 Bake at 350° for about 15-20 mins or until golden brown.
Step #11 Remove from oven & while still warm pour the remaining simple syrup mixture over the baked Twinkies.
Step #12 Let set about 10 mins.
Step #13 Cut into diagonals.
Enjoy the Yaya's Twinkie Baklava recipe