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Baklava Cookies

Delight in these sweet, nutty baklava cookies with flaky layers and honey syrup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough and Nut Mixture
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz), thawed
Honey Syrup
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare nut mixture and layer phyllo sheets with butter, adding nut layers.
  2. Cut layered dough into squares or diamonds. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
  3. Simmer honey, water, and vanilla for 10 minutes. Pour syrup over hot baklava and cool.

Notes

Use fresh phyllo dough for best results and ensure proper layering for crispiness.