Baklava Mini Bites

• butter↗1⁄2 cup
• honey↗1⁄2 cup
• lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• chopped walnuts2 cups
• raisins↗1 cup
• frozen phyllo dough, thawed (18x14-inch)↗5 sheets
• Glaze Ingredients
• butter, softened↗1 tablespoon
• honey↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt 1/2 cup butter in 1-quart saucepan.

2. 2

   Stir in 1/2 cup honey, lemon juice and cinnamon.

3. 3

   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is thickened (18 to 20 minutes).

4. 4

   Remove from heat.

5. 5

   Combine thickened honey mixture, walnuts and raisins in small bowl; mix well.

6. 6

   Cool to room temperature (1 hour).

7. 7

   Heat oven to 350°F.

8. 8

   Cut phyllo sheets in half crosswise (14x9-inch rectangle).

9. 9

   Place 1 1/2 cups filling on end of each phyllo rectangle.

10. 10

    Roll up, starting at long (14-inch) edge.

11. 11

    Combine all glaze ingredients; brush over top of dough.

12. 12

    Cut into 1-inch slices with sharp knife.

13. 13

    Repeat with remaining phyllо dough.

14. 14

    Place baklava slices onto ungreased baking sheet, cut-side down.

15. 15

    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

16. 16

    Let stand 1 to 2 minutes; remove from baking sheet.

17. 17

    Serve warm or cool.