Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies – Sweet and Nutty Treats
Welcome to our kitchen! Today, we’re diving into an indulgent, crispy, and creamy treat: Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies. If you adore the rich, nutty flavors of baklava and the creamy goodness of sandwich cookies, this recipe will take you to dessert heaven. Let’s get baking!
Introduction
Baklava, a traditional Middle Eastern dessert, is famous for its flaky layers of phyllo dough and sweet nutty filling drenched in honey syrup. In this recipe, we’re putting a playful twist on this classic by turning it into sandwich cookies filled with a luxurious cream cheese filling. The buttery cookie dough is packed with pistachios, walnuts, and warming spices like cinnamon and cardamom—an homage to the traditional flavors of baklava.
Each bite offers a delightful combination of crisp cookie texture, rich creamy filling, and a drizzle of caramel, making these Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies a unique and unforgettable dessert. Whether you’re baking for a holiday gathering or simply craving something special, these cookies will impress.
Ingredients
To prepare these Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies, you’ll need:
- 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
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce for drizzling
- Additional chopped pistachios and walnuts for garnish
