Description
These Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic baklava dessert. Crisp, buttery cookies sandwiched with a rich, nutty filling and drizzled with honey make for a decadent treat that’s perfect for special occasions or a sweet indulgence anytime.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Filling:
- 1 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Make the Cookies: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually add the flour, walnuts, and cinnamon, mixing until a dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out cookies using a round cookie cutter. Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix together the pistachios, honey, cinnamon, and heavy cream to form a thick, nutty filling.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Once the cookies are cooled, spread a generous amount of the filling on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich with another cookie. Drizzle with extra honey on top.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a touch of rose water to the filling.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and prevent them from softening.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
