Description
Craving something sweet, nutty, and creamy all in one bite? These Baklava Cream Sandwich Cookies bring a delightful fusion of textures and flavors into one elegant treat. Flaky cookie layers surround a rich, spiced walnut filling and a smooth vanilla cream cheese center. A drizzle of honey and crushed pistachios top them off with flair. Perfect for easy dessert ideas, holiday cookie trays, and bite-sized food ideas with a sophisticated twist. This is one of those easy recipes that feels anything but basic—ideal for when you want to wow without the stress. Whether you’re seeking quick baking projects, unique cookie recipes, or dessert ideas with a Mediterranean twist, this one hits all the sweet spots.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and rolled
1 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup walnuts, finely ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
Optional: extra powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out puff pastry and cut into even cookie rounds. Bake on a lined sheet until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
2. In a bowl, mix walnuts, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons honey until it forms a paste.
3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until fluffy.
4. Spread walnut mixture on half of the cookies. Top with cream filling.
5. Place another cookie on top to sandwich.
6. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle pistachios over each sandwich.
7. Chill before serving for clean layers and firmer texture.
Notes
You can swap walnuts with pecans or almonds if preferred.
For a more aromatic touch, try adding orange zest to the nut filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: baklava cookies, cream sandwich cookies, Mediterranean dessert, nutty cookies, easy baking recipes