Description
Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies are a dreamy twist on traditional baklava, combining rich spiced nuts and honey with a creamy filling between buttery cookie layers. This easy recipe delivers all the flavor of the classic dessert without the mess of syrupy phyllo. Perfect for make-ahead treats, festive holiday baking, or an impressive sweet bite. Whether you’re after quick dessert ideas, holiday food ideas, or a unique cookie for your next gathering, these easy cookies deliver on both flavor and texture.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
Extra powdered sugar and crushed nuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Cream together 1 cup unsalted butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until combined.
3. Gradually mix in 2 cups all-purpose flour just until dough forms. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough 1/4 inch thick and cut 36 cookies using a 2-inch cutter.
5. Bake on parchment-lined sheets for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
6. In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup pistachios, 1/2 cup walnuts, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
7. Beat 4 oz cream cheese until smooth, then mix in 1/4 cup powdered sugar.
8. Whip 1/3 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture.
9. Fold the nut mixture into the cream filling.
10. Pipe or spoon 1 tablespoon of filling on half the cookies and top with remaining cookies.
11. Press gently, dust with powdered sugar and extra crushed nuts if desired.
12. Serve or refrigerate until ready.
Notes
Use softened butter and cream cheese for easy mixing.
Chilling the dough is key to clean cookie cuts and less spreading.
Let cookies come to room temp for the best creamy texture before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: baklava cookies, sandwich cookies, pistachio, walnut, holiday cookie, easy dessert