Baklava Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup crushed pistachios

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed

1/4 cup melted butter

1 tablespoon honey for drizzling

1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, honey, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, combine the crushed pistachios, chopped walnuts, and ground cinnamon.

Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a floured surface and cut into 2-inch circles using a cookie cutter.

Brush each circle lightly with melted butter and sprinkle half of them with the nut mixture.

Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture on the plain circles and top with the nut-covered pastry circles, creating a sandwich. Press the edges lightly to seal.

Arrange the sandwich cookies on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with melted butter.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

Once cooled, drizzle with honey and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Kcal: 285 kcal | Servings: 12 sandwich cookies