These Baklava Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies combine two indulgent desserts into one irresistible treat. The rich, buttery cookie is filled with a creamy cheesecake layer, while the nutty baklava filling adds a crunchy, sweet contrast. Every bite is a perfect blend of textures and flavors—crispy, creamy, nutty, and sweet.
- Ingredients:
- For the Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Baklava Filling:
- 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the baklava filling, combine chopped walnuts, honey, melted butter, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream and sour cream, continuing to beat until fluffy and well combined.
- To assemble the cookies, spread a layer of cheesecake filling on the flat side of one cookie. Top with a spoonful of baklava filling. Sandwich with another cookie, pressing gently to seal.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour (including cooling time)
Kcal: 320 kcal per sandwich cookie
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