Shelly's Recipe

Baklava Cookies

Category: Cookies

¼ cup butter
½ cup powdered sugar
3 Tbsp. honey
¾ cup walnuts, finely chopped
¼ tsp. cinnamon
18 oz. package refrigerated sugar cookie dough

(1) In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt butter; stir in the powdered sugar and honey. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.

(2) Stir in walnuts and cinnamon.

(3) Let it cool for 30 minutes.

(4) Meanwhile, divide cookie dough into 24 pieces and roll each into a ball. Place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet that's been greased or lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

(5) Bake at 350 degrees for 9 minutes.

(6) Remove cookies and place a small dollup of nut mixture in the center of each cookie.

(7) Bake another 2-3 minutes until done.

(8) Transfer to wire rack to cool.