Baklava Cream Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Base
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ cup chopped walnuts
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¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
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¼ cup honey
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ cup chopped pistachios
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
→ Filling and Garnish
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¼ cup caramel sauce
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Additional chopped pistachios and walnuts for garnish
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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¼ cup cream cheese, softened
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F and get a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Whip the butter and sugar together until it’s nice and airy. Stir in the honey. Mix dry ingredients separately, then add them to the butter mixture. Finally, gently fold in the nuts.
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Roll the dough into little balls, press them down a bit, and pop them in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Take them out when the edges are golden.
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While the cookies cool, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until you get a smooth texture.
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Spread some filling on a cookie and top it with another to make sandwiches. Add a caramel drizzle and sprinkle the nuts on top.
# Notes:
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Inspired by the rich taste of baklava
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Prepare in advance if needed