Baklava Cookies

 

¼ cup butter

1/3 cup powdered sugar

3 Tbsp. honey

3/4 cup walnuts finely chopped

¼ tsp. cinnamon

1 pkg. sugar cookie dough

 

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

Let it cool for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 °.

Scoop cookie dough into 1-inch balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet with silicone baking mat.

Bake for 10 minutes or until set. Remove cookies and place a small dollop of nut mixture in the center of each cookie.

Bake another 2-3 minutes until done.

Transfer to wire rack to cool.

This recipe can be found here.