Chocolate Branches

Directions

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.