Description
Indulgent baklava delight cream sandwich cookies blend Mediterranean magic with sweet sophistication. Crisp phyllo layers and honey-drenched filling create an irresistible dessert sure to enchant dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) honey
Nuts and Spices:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped pistachios
- ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped walnuts
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling and Topping:
- ¼ cup (57 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) caramel sauce for drizzling
- Additional chopped pistachios and walnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for delicate cookie placement.
- In a mixing bowl, whip softened butter and granulated sugar until achieving a cloud-like, airy consistency, then gently incorporate honey for a rich undertone.
- Separately combine flour, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt, creating a fragrant dry mixture that will provide depth and warmth to the cookie base.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, ensuring a smooth and even texture without overmixing.
- Gently integrate chopped pistachios and walnuts, distributing the nutty elements throughout the dough for consistent crunch and flavor.
- Form small, uniform dough balls and delicately flatten them with gentle palm pressure, positioning each cookie with adequate spacing on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges transform into a golden-brown hue, indicating perfect crispness.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, providing them time to set and develop a crisp exterior.
- Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a silky, luxurious filling with a velvety smooth consistency.
- Create sandwich cookies by spreading a generous layer of cream cheese filling between two cooled cookies, pressing gently to secure.
- Embellish each sandwich with an elegant caramel drizzle and sprinkle additional chopped pistachios and walnuts for a final gourmet touch.
Notes
- Precision matters when measuring spices like cinnamon and cardamom, as they can quickly overpower the delicate cookie flavor.
- Softening butter at room temperature ensures smooth blending and creates a perfect, fluffy cookie texture.
- Toasting nuts before chopping enhances their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch to the cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before adding cream cheese filling to prevent melting and maintain structural integrity.
- Storing these cookies in an airtight container extends their freshness and keeps the cream filling stable.
- Caramel drizzle adds a luxurious finishing touch that elevates the traditional baklava-inspired sandwich cookie experience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg