Chocolate Branches

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400F.

2. 2

   On a well floured surface, place one sheet of pastry dough and roll into a 12x12-inch square.

3. 3

   Spread half of the chocolate and nuts evenly over half of the dough.

4. 4

   Fold over dough and roll our into a 7x14-inch rectangle.

5. 5

   Cut pastry into 1/2-inch strips.

6. 6

   Holding one end of each strip, twist the dough 4 or 5 times.

7. 7

   Place dough strips on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until pastry is puffed and brown.

8. 8

   Repeat with second sheet of dough.

9. 9

   Let cool and dust with cocoa powder or confectioners' sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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