Description
Delight in these Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies that blend the rich flavors of walnuts, honey, and cinnamon into a soft, buttery cookie paired with a smooth, sweet cream filling inspired by traditional baklava.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup honey
Filling
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Dough Base: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract to fully incorporate.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, and baking soda to evenly distribute the dry ingredients before gradually adding them into the butter mixture, mixing until fully combined.
- Add Walnuts and Honey: Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and honey into the dough to retain texture and infuse sweetness, then scoop tablespoon-sized portions and place them on the prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Filling: Beat together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until the filling is smooth and creamy, perfect for sandwiching the cookies.
- Assemble the Sandwich Cookies: Once cooled, spread a generous amount of the cream filling on the flat side of one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and tender.
- Use chopped walnuts to add a nice crunch and traditional baklava flavor.
- For a more authentic baklava flavor, you can drizzle additional honey on the assembled sandwich cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
