Milk Chocolate Filo Parcels

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, eggs, and flour. Mix until a dough forms.

3. 3

   Add the caster sugar, baking powder, and salt to the dough. Mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Melt the milk chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

   Tip: Be careful not to burn the chocolate.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, mix the biscuit crumbs with the vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Roll out the filo dough to a thickness of about 3mm. Cut into rectangles approximately 10cm x 5cm.

7. 7

   Place a spoonful of the chocolate mixture onto one half of each rectangle, leaving a 1cm border around the edges.

8. 8

   Top with a spoonful of the biscuit crumb mixture.

9. 9

   Fold the other half of the rectangle over the filling to form a parcel. Press the edges together to seal.

   Tip: Use a fork to crimp the edges.

10. 10

    Place the parcels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with a little milk.

11. 11

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

    Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time.