Caramelized Sunflower Seed Wafers

Caramelized Sunflower Seed Wafers

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Watch these fabulous sweet-and-salty crackers disappear at cocktail time!
Prep. Time – 40 mins  
Cooking Time – 12 mins  
Yields – 16 Wafers
Ingredients:
1/4 cup  (60 mL) melted butter
1/3 cup  (80 mL) sifted icing sugar
2  egg whites
6  sheets phyllo dough
Cayenne pepper
1/4 cup  (60 mL) finely grated Canadian Parmesan
1/2 cup  (125 mL) unsalted sunflower seeds
Preparation:
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
    Beat the cooled melted butter with the sugar and egg whites until mixture is thick and smooth.
    Brush 1 sheet of phyllo with a thin layer of the butter mixture.
    Sprinkle with Cayenne pepper and grated cheese. Top with a second phyllo sheet and brush with the butter mixture again.
    Cut in half lengthwise and then crosswise to obtain 4 rectangles.
    Cut each rectangle into 4 strips.
    Transfer to baking sheet, making sure the pieces do not touch.
Tips:
    If wafers become soft, reheat briefly to crisp.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving of 2 wafers  
Energy:  171 Calories    
Protein:  4 g    
Carbohydrate:  14 g    
Fat:  11 g    
Fibre:  1.2 g    
Sodium:  126 mg    
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Recipe and photo courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Canada