Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies, where the rich flavors of traditional baklava meet the creamy goodness of sandwich cookies. These sweet treats feature a crunchy cookie base made with a blend of aromatic spices, honey, and nuts, filled with a luscious cream cheese filling that perfectly complements their texture. Ideal for celebrations, gatherings, or simply enjoying at home, these cookies are not only delicious but also visually stunning when drizzled with caramel and topped with additional nuts. Discover how easy it is to create this unique dessert that will impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 light and fluffy. Add honey and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chopped pistachios and walnuts.
- Roll the dough into small balls and flatten slightly before placing on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; spread on one cookie flat side and top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over each cookie sandwich and garnish with extra nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg