These delicious chocolate hazelnut cigars are a mouthwatering treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and hazelnut. With a crispy phyllo dough exterior and a creamy chocolate hazelnut filling, they make for the perfect dessert or snack. The cigars are easy to make and are sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the decadent taste of these irresistible treats!
Ingredients
- 10 sheets phyllo dough
- 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take one sheet of phyllo dough and brush it with melted butter using a pastry brush. Place another sheet on top and repeat the brushing process. Continue until you have a stack of 5 layers of phyllo dough.
- Cut the stacked phyllo dough sheets into 4 equal strips.
- Place a spoonful of chocolate hazelnut spread at the bottom of each strip.
- Roll the strip tightly like a cigar, tucking in the sides as you go.
- Repeat steps 2-5 with the remaining 5 sheets of phyllo dough.
- Place the rolled cigars on the prepared baking sheet and brush them with melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Dust the chocolate hazelnut cigars with powdered sugar before serving.
Interesting Facts
Phyllo dough is a thin, flaky pastry dough used in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Chocolate hazelnut spread, also known as Nutella, was created in the 1940s in Italy.
The combination of chocolate and hazelnut is a classic pairing loved by many.