Description
Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies are a delightful fusion of traditional baklava flavors and the comforting charm of sandwich cookies. With layers of soft, nut-filled cookies sandwiched around a smooth cream cheese filling, these treats offer the perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness. Ideal for celebrations, gift-giving, or simply enjoying with your afternoon tea or coffee, they are easy to make and even easier to love. Each bite brings a taste of Middle Eastern-inspired sweetness that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce for drizzling
- Additional chopped pistachios and walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in honey.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Gradually combine with the wet mixture, then fold in chopped nuts.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, flatten slightly on the baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- After cooling on a wire rack, prepare the cream filling by beating cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble the cookies by spreading filling between two cookie halves and drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg