Description
These Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies combine the rich, nutty flavors of traditional baklava with a creamy, sweet filling. Featuring a buttery spiced cookie packed with pistachios and walnuts, sandwiched with a smooth cream cheese frosting, and finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce and extra nuts, these cookies are an indulgent treat perfect for gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 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
Filling
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Finishing
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce for drizzling
- Additional chopped pistachios and walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the honey and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Afterwards, fold in the chopped pistachios and walnuts to distribute the nuts evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into small, even-sized balls and flatten each slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass before placing them onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for slight spreading.
- Bake: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn a golden brown color. Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely before assembling.
- Prepare Filling and Assemble: Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Spread a generous amount of this cream cheese filling on the flat side of one cookie, then sandwich it with another cookie.
- Final Touches: Drizzle caramel sauce over each assembled cookie sandwich and garnish with additional chopped pistachios and walnuts for an elegant presentation and extra crunch.
Notes
- Make sure the cookies are completely cool before assembling to prevent the filling from melting.
- You can substitute walnuts or pistachios with other nuts like almonds or pecans if preferred.
- For a stronger honey flavor, use high-quality or flavored honey like orange blossom or wildflower honey.
- Store the cookie sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
