Mini Nut Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 cup shelled raw walnuts
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1 cup shelled raw pistachios
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1/4 tsp kosher salt
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2 (1.9-oz.) packages frozen phyllo shells
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 tbsp water, 1/4 cup brown sugar, honey, and lemon juice. Boil until sugar dissolves, simmer 4-5 minutes until slightly thick, then cool in a measuring cup.
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Pulse walnuts and pistachios in a food processor 15-20 times until finely chopped, smaller than rice grains. Reserve 1 tbsp nuts.
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Melt butter in microwave 30-60 seconds, stir in 1/3 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and salt. Mix with remaining nuts in a large bowl.
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Spoon a scant tbsp of nut mixture into each phyllo shell, press gently, and place on baking sheet.
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Bake 12-14 minutes until golden and set.
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Spoon 1/2 tsp syrup over warm bites, let soak in. Reserve extra syrup.
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Brush tops with remaining syrup, sprinkle with reserved nuts, and serve.
# Notes:
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Use frozen phyllo shells for quick prep.
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Chop nuts finely for even texture.
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Syrup soaks best into warm bites.