{"id":1627,"date":"2025-10-18T09:47:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T09:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/?post_type=recipe&#038;p=1627"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:47:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T09:47:47","slug":"halloween-mummy-wrapped-baklava-rolls","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/halloween-mummy-wrapped-baklava-rolls\/","title":{"rendered":"Halloween Mummy Wrapped Baklava Rolls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alright, these Mummy Wrapped Baklava Rolls might be one of my proudest Halloween creations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I mean, baklava on its own is already legendary, but once I wrapped them up to look like mummies with white chocolate bandages, people went wild. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They look like something you spent hours on even though they are way easier than they look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And those little candy eyes peeking through the chocolate cracks, they get everyone every single time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I put a tray out last year and they were gone before I even set down the serving tongs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-75a26a1c-ce8f-4c12-b055-885ecde898c1\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/halloween-mummy-wrapped-baklava-rolls\/#0-ingredients-\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/halloween-mummy-wrapped-baklava-rolls\/#1-for-the-baklava-rolls-\" style=\"\">For the baklava rolls<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/halloween-mummy-wrapped-baklava-rolls\/#2-for-the-honey-syrup-\" style=\"\">For the honey syrup<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/halloween-mummy-wrapped-baklava-rolls\/#3-for-the-mummy-wrapping-\" style=\"\">For the mummy wrapping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/halloween-mummy-wrapped-baklava-rolls\/#4-what-makes-these-ingredients-perfect-\" style=\"\">What makes these ingredients perfect<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/halloween-mummy-wrapped-baklava-rolls\/#5-how-i-make-them-\" style=\"\">How I make them<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/halloween-mummy-wrapped-baklava-rolls\/#6-how-i-serve-them-\" style=\"\">How I serve them<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/halloween-mummy-wrapped-baklava-rolls\/#7-leftovers-\" style=\"\">Leftovers<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/index.php\/recipe\/halloween-mummy-wrapped-baklava-rolls\/#8-my-tips-\" style=\"\">My tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-ingredients-\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ing-26-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1641\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ing-26-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ing-26-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ing-26-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ing-26.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-for-the-baklava-rolls-\"><strong>For the baklava rolls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 package of phyllo dough thawed<br>1 and a half cups finely chopped nuts walnuts pistachios or almonds<br>One fourth cup sugar<br>1 teaspoon cinnamon<br>Half a cup melted butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-for-the-honey-syrup-\"><strong>For the honey syrup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three fourths cup sugar<br>Three fourths cup water<br>Half a cup honey<br>1 tablespoon lemon juice<br>1 cinnamon stick optional<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-for-the-mummy-wrapping-\"><strong>For the mummy wrapping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8 ounces white chocolate or white chocolate chips<br>1 teaspoon vegetable oil optional<br>Candy eyes<br>Red sprinkles or candy melts if you want gory mummies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-what-makes-these-ingredients-perfect-\"><strong>What makes these ingredients perfect<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phyllo dough is like magic paper that turns flaky and crispy in the oven. The nut mix gives that classic baklava crunch with cinnamon making it warm and cozy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honey syrup soaks into every layer making the rolls sticky and sweet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White chocolate is the \u201cbandages\u201d that make the spooky moment happen and the candy eyes bring the drama. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you add the red sprinkles it suddenly turns into crime scene baklava which is hilarious and delicious at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-how-i-make-them-\"><strong>How I make them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First I crank the oven to 350 and line a tray with parchment. Phyllo dries fast so I keep it covered with a slightly damp towel while I work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I mix my chopped nuts sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and set it aside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lf-1-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1638\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lf-1-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lf-1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lf-1-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/lf-1.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then I lay down one sheet of phyllo brush it with butter lay another one on top and brush that one too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I sprinkle a couple spoonfuls of the nut mix across it then roll it up tight starting from the long edge like I am rolling a cinnamon stick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I place it seam side down on the baking tray and brush more butter on top. I keep doing that until I use up the phyllo or I get tired which is usually around 12 to 15 rolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/od-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1629\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/od-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/od-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/od-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/od.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I bake them for about 20 minutes until they turn golden and crisp. While they cool a little I make the syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/z-2-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1632\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/z-2-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/z-2-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/z-2-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/z-2.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I throw the sugar water honey lemon juice and cinnamon stick in a saucepan and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until it looks slightly thick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/a-1-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1633\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/a-1-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/a-1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/a-1-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/a-1.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I take out the cinnamon stick and pour the syrup over the warm rolls. It sizzles a bit and soaks right in which is the best part. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/e-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1634\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/e-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/e-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/e-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/e.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I let them sit for at least 30 minutes so they get nice and sticky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now the fun part. I melt the white chocolate with a little oil so it is smooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I pour it into a small plastic bag and snip the tiniest corner then zigzag it all over the rolls like I am wrapping tiny mummies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/p-4-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1630\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/p-4-772x1024.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/p-4-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/p-4-768x1019.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/p-4.jpg 880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I stick two candy eyes on each one. If I am feeling dramatic I drizzle a little red candy on them like fake blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I pop the tray in the fridge for 10 minutes so the chocolate sets then bring them back to room temp before serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-how-i-serve-them-\"><strong>How I serve them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/h-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1636\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/h-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/h-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/h-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/h-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.savoryscroll.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/h-1-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I like to lay them out on a black tray with fake cobwebs and plastic spiders for full effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are perfect for Halloween movie nights parties or just scaring kids into eating nuts. They are messy sticky crunchy and absolutely ridiculous in the best way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I usually serve them with hot chai or a berry cocktail which feels very vampire chic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-leftovers-\"><strong>Leftovers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They stay good for like three days on the counter in a container or a week in the fridge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If I freeze them I do it before adding the chocolate so they do not sweat when thawing. Then I just decorate fresh when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-my-tips-\"><strong>My tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work fast with the phyllo because it dries out like tissue paper.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not overthink the chocolate drizzle messy makes it look more like real bandages anyway.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let the kids put the eyes on if you want guaranteed chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"review-box\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Leave a review\">\n  <span class=\"star\">\u2605<\/span>\n  <strong>Before You Begin!<\/strong>\n  If you make this, please\n  <a href=\"#respond\" class=\"review-link\">leave a review and rating<\/a>\n  letting us know how you liked this recipe! 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