Linda's Sweet Potato Pecan Triangles

I went to a cooking class this weekend and this is one of the recipes i created. these tasty triangles are really *wonderful*, and are definitely ones not to be missed! love the sweetness of the sweet potato with the cinnamon and nuts. *great* textures and flavors in this *yummy* dessert! these are a terrific idea for the holidays too, especially thanksgiving!

Steps

Preheat oven to 375f.

Mix all filling ingredients together in a lg.

Bowl.

Set aside to cool.

Place one sheet of phyllo dough on table.

With a butter brush , lightly spread melted butter on phyllo sheet.

Sprinkle with sugar.

Layer second sheet of phyllo on top of first one , and repeat procedure.

Layer with third sheet and repeat procedure.

Place 2 tablespoonfuls of sweet potato mixture in one corner of the phyllo dough.

Now fold phyllo sheets in half the long way , covering the sweet potato mixture.

Continue , folding phyllo into a triangle , and folding back and forth from side to side , as if folding a military flag , until you get to the end of the dough.

Tuck any leftover ends in , and put onto baking sheet , coated with non-stick cooking spray.

Repeat until all triangles are finished.

Spread some melted butter on top of each triangle , then sprinkle with some sugar and nuts on top.

Bake until golden , 12-17 minutes.

Let cool and eat plain , or serve with whipped .

Ingredients

butter, sweet potato, sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla, egg, cinnamon, phyllo dough, pecans