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Crispy Baklava Cookies Recipe Easy Homemade Pistachio Delight

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These crispy baklava cookies combine flaky phyllo layers with a nutty pistachio filling and a honey-lemon syrup for a crunchy, sweet treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (16 oz/450g) phyllo dough, thawed
  • 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.5 cups (200g) shelled pistachios, finely chopped or ground
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup (240ml) honey
  • ½ cup (120ml) water
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking tray with melted butter.
  2. In a bowl, combine the finely chopped pistachios, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix well.
  3. Carefully unroll the thawed phyllo sheets and cover with a damp kitchen towel to prevent drying.
  4. Place one sheet of phyllo on the baking tray and brush lightly with melted butter. Repeat layering and brushing for about 6 sheets.
  5. Evenly sprinkle a thin layer of the pistachio mixture over the phyllo base.
  6. Continue layering and buttering phyllo sheets over the filling, about 6 more sheets, finishing with a well-buttered top layer.
  7. Using a sharp knife, cut the assembled layers into diamond shapes or squares.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the phyllo is golden brown and crisp, watching edges closely.
  9. While baking, combine honey, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan. Warm gently over low heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened (about 10 minutes). Avoid boiling vigorously.
  10. Remove cookies from oven and immediately spoon or brush the warm syrup evenly over the hot cookies.
  11. Allow cookies to cool completely in the tray before lifting out to let syrup set and layers crisp.

Notes

Keep phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel to prevent drying and tearing. Brush each layer generously with melted butter for best crispness. Warm syrup gently without boiling to avoid crystallization. Cut cookies before baking for neat shapes and less crumbling. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days; freeze for longer storage.

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