Description
Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies are a delightful blend of flaky, nutty goodness and creamy filling, inspired by the classic Mediterranean dessert. These cookies offer a soft texture enveloping a rich cream, making them an impressive yet simple treat for any gathering. Perfect for sweetening up your celebrations, each bite transports you to sun-soaked afternoons filled with laughter and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
- 1/2 cup honey
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Gradually add flour and baking powder to create a soft dough.
- Divide dough into small balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly with fingers or a glass.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; add honey and chopped nuts.
- Once cooled, spread cream filling between two cookies to form sandwiches.
- Serve and enjoy! Optionally drizzle with extra honey.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg