Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
– 1 cup finely chopped nuts (walnuts, pistachios, or almonds)
– 1/2 cup honey
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/4 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the cream filling)
Instructions
Creating Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies is a fun and rewarding process. Follow these step-by-step instructions to make your own:
1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add Extracts and Salt: Mix in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until well combined.
3. Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
4. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5. Prepare the Nut Filling: In a separate bowl, combine the finely chopped nuts, honey, and ground cinnamon. Mix until well blended.
6. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
8. Cut Cookies: Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Add Nut Filling: Place a small spoonful of the nut mixture in the center of half of the cookie shapes, leaving the edges clear.
10. Top with Another Cookie: Place the remaining cookie shapes on top of the filled ones, pressing the edges gently to seal.
11. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
12. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
13. Prepare the Cream Filling: In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
14. Assemble Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe the whipped cream filling between two cookies to create a sandwich.
15. Serve: Enjoy your Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies, or store them in an airtight container for later!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cookies
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 3g