Baklava Cream Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Cookies
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1½ cups plain flour
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½ cup sugar
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½ cup butter, softened
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¼ cup honey or syrup
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¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
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¼ cup finely chopped pistachios
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½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
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¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
→ Filling & Topping
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¼ cup softened cream cheese
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¼ cup icing sugar
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¼ cup thick caramel sauce
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Extra chopped walnuts and pistachios for decoration
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F. Cover a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Whisk sugar and butter into a fluffy mix. Pour in honey. Separately, combine flour, salt, and spices. Gradually work the dry mix into the fluffy mixture. Stir in the nuts.
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Form small dough balls, flatten gently. Bake on the tray for 10-12 minutes until edges turn light brown.
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Once cookies chill, whip cream cheese and icing sugar into a silky mix.
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Spread filling between two cookies to make a sandwich. Drizzle over caramel sauce and toss on extra nuts to finish.
# Notes:
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Inspired by classic baklava desserts
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Great for advance prep