Chocolate-Anise Straws

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375F.

2. 2

   Finely grind anise in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.

3. 3

   Finely chop chocolate with anise and sugar in a food processor.

4. 4

   Cut phyllo sheets in half crosswise to form 6 sheets.

5. 5

   Cover with 2 overlapping sheets of plastic wrap and then a dampened kitchen towel.

6. 6

   Place 1 sheet of phyllo with long side nearest you on a work surface (keep remaining sheets covered) and lightly brush lower half of sheet with butter.

7. 7

   Spoon a heaping tablespoon of chocolate mixture lengthwise across center of sheet.

8. 8

   Fold phyllo sheet in half, enclosing chocolate, and brush lightly with butter.

9. 9

   Starting with chocolate side, roll up pastry tightly to form a 12-inch straw.

10. 10

    Transfer straw, seam side down, to a baking sheet, then make 5 more in same manner.

11. 11

    Bake straws in upper third of oven until golden, 12 to 14 minutes, and cool on a rack.

12. 12

    Break in half to form 12 straws.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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