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Indulge in Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies

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Indulge in the perfect fusion of Middle Eastern flair and classic cookie decadence with Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies. Featuring buttery shortbread cookies, spiced walnut filling, and a luscious honey-cinnamon cream, these cookies deliver the nutty sweetness and aromatic spices of traditional baklava in a convenient bite-sized sandwich. Perfect for celebrations, gifting, or as an elevated dessert, these cookies will delight fans of baklava and cookies alike. Focus Keyphrase: Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies, Spiced Cookie Recipe, Holiday Desserts.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the Walnut Filling:

  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

For the Honey-Cinnamon Cream:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Make the Cookies:
    1. In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
    2. Mix in vanilla extract, followed by flour and salt.
    3. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
    4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
    5. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness, cut into rounds with a cookie cutter, and place on baking sheets.
    6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
  2. Prepare the Walnut Filling:
    1. Combine walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Make the Honey-Cinnamon Cream:
    1. Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar.
    2. Mix in honey and cinnamon until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Assemble the Cookies:
    1. Spread a thin layer of honey-cinnamon cream on the underside of a cookie.
    2. Sprinkle walnut filling on the cream, then sandwich with another cookie.
    3. Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.
  5. Optional Decoration: Drizzle assembled cookies with honey or dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a pistachio twist, substitute walnuts with finely chopped pistachios.
  • Allow cookies to rest for 1 hour after assembly for flavors to meld beautifully.

Keywords: Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies, Holiday Cookie Recipe, Spiced Butter Cookies, Honey Cinnamon Desserts, Festive Baking Ideas.

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