🍯 Baklava Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies 🍪

A Sweet Fusion Delight: Perfect for Dessert Lovers and Cookie Enthusiasts Alike!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts for topping
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios for topping
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios (Optional for extra topping)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup honey for drizzling
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (for extra topping)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Using a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
5. Shape the dough into small balls and arrange them on your prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass.
6. Mix the chopped pistachios and walnuts together and sprinkle them over the cookies, pressing lightly to adhere.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn a light golden color. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
8. For the filling, blend the cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
9. Once cooled, spread the cream cheese filling on the flat side of one cookie and top it with another cookie to form a sandwich.
10. Drizzle honey over the sandwich cookies and garnish with additional chopped nuts.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 280 kcal per cookie
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 16g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra touch of flavor, lightly toast the nuts before adding them to the cookies.
- If the dough is too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
- Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Serving: Makes 12 sandwich cookies

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