Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies: Indulgent Sweet and Nutty Delights
Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty flavors, offering a delightful twist on traditional baklava.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add honey and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and pistachios.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before filling with cream cheese mixture.
- For the filling, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese filling between two cookies to create a sandwich.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some crushed nuts on the filling before adding the top cookie.
- Make sure the cookies are completely cool before adding the filling to prevent it from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Baklava, Cream Sandwich Cookies, Sweet Treats, Nutty Delights