Description
Indulge in the heavenly fusion of classic baklava and cookies with these Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies! Featuring a nutty cookie base, creamy filling, and a caramel drizzle, this dessert is perfect for special occasions or simply treating yourself.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
For the Filling:
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add honey and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the finely chopped pistachios and walnuts.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
- For the filling, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich it with another cookie.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the sandwich cookies.
- Serve and enjoy these decadent Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies!
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg to the filling for extra flavor.
- Use a piping bag for neater filling application.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg