Buttery Baklava Cookies With Cinnamon and Toasted Nuts

Baklava cookies take the cinnamon and nut filling and bake it into a buttery cookie. I use a short dough so they stay tender instead of crisp.

Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet snack, these baklava cookies are a great way to enjoy a Baklava Cookies Recipe without the complexity of layering phyllo dough.

Easy Baklava Cookies Recipe

These buttery baklava cookies are filled with a mixture of toasted nuts and spices, offering a delicious blend of flavors and textures. The preparation time is about 20 minutes, with an additional baking time of 25 minutes, yielding approximately 24 cookies.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, pistachios, or almonds), finely chopped
1/4 cup honey
Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.

Prepare the Filling: In another bowl, mix the chopped nuts with honey until well coated.
Assemble the Cookies: Take a small portion of dough and flatten it in your palm, then place a teaspoon of the nut filling in the center. Carefully wrap the dough around the filling and roll it into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cool and Dust: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.