Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios
- 1/4 cup honey
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder until well combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped nuts.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool completely on wire racks.
- While cooling, whip together cream cheese and honey until smooth. Spread the filling between two cookies to create sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with different nuts or add flavored extracts like almond or vanilla for extra taste. Drizzle additional honey on top for added sweetness before serving. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.