Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of baklava with these delightful and easy-to-make cream sandwich cookies.
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.
- Cream 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1/4 cup of honey and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, then fold in 1/4 cup each of chopped pistachios and walnuts.
- Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls, flatten them, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack.
- For the filling, mix 1/4 cup of softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble by spreading the cream cheese mixture on one cookie and sandwiching with another.
- Drizzle caramel sauce and sprinkle with additional chopped nuts.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness. Chill the dough if too sticky.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 per sandwich
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Protein: 3 g