Baklava Cookies
These Baklava cookies are a delightful, healthy twist on traditional baklava, combining the flavors of pistachios and walnuts with a sweet orange syrup. Perfect for vegan and gluten-free diets, this easy Baklava cookie recipe features wholesome ingredients packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Almond Flour (Note 1)
- ¼ cup Tapioca Starch (Note 2)
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons Coconut Oil, melted (Note 4)
- 3 tablespoons Honey, vegan honey preferred (Note 3)
- ½ teaspoon Orange Zest (optional, Note 5)
- ¼ cup Pistachios
- ¼ cup Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Orange Juice
- 3 tablespoons Orange Marmalade (Note 6)
- 3 tablespoons Honey, vegan honey preferred
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray it with cooking oil.
- Use a food processor or blender to finely grind the pistachios and walnuts. Be sure to leave some small chunks for texture. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture for topping later.
- Combine the ground nuts, almond flour, tapioca starch, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the coconut oil, vegan honey, and orange zest until a sticky dough forms. Adjust with extra almond flour or honey as needed to achieve the right consistency.
- Roll the dough into 10 balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them about ½ inch apart.
- Bake for 14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them.
- For the Syrup: Combine orange juice, orange marmalade, vegan honey, and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Drizzle the warm syrup over the cookies and sprinkle with the reserved nut mixture.
- Refrigerate the cookies for 10 minutes to set before serving.