Dit Baklava-koekies are delicious soft gluten-free cookies inspired by the filo pastry dessert from the Byzantine cuisine, but in an egg-free, dairy-free, and healthier version to get the full flavors of pistachio and walnuts.
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Baklava-koekies
Bestanddele
- ¾ koppie Amandelblom - (aantekening 1)
- ¼ koppie Tapioka stysel - (aantekening 2)
- ¼ teelepel Koeksoda
- ½ teelepel Kaneel
- 3 eetlepels Klapperolie - (note 4) melted
- 3 eetlepels heuning - I use vegan honey (note 3)
- ½ teelepel Lemoenskil - (aantekening 5)
- ¼ koppie pistache
- ¼ koppie Okkerneute
Orange Honey Syrup
- 2 eetlepel Orange Juice
- 3 eetlepels Oranje marmelade - (aantekening 6)
- 3 eetlepels heuning - I use vegan honey (note 3)
- ½ teelepel Kaneel
instruksies
- Verhit die oond tot 180°C (350°F). Voer 'n groot bakplaat met bakpapier uit. Spuit die papier liggies met kookoliesproei. Sit eenkant.
- In a NutriBullet, add the walnuts and pistachios. Pulse 2-3 times for 3 seconds each time, scraping down the sides of the jug. You want a fine ground. It's ok to have a few larger bites, but not too big. Don't over-blend or it will turn into a paste.
- Set aside 2 tablespoons of the walnut/pistachio meal. You will use this to decorate the cookies later.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the remaining pistachio/walnut meal, almond flour, tapioca starch, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
- Add orange zest, coconut oil, and honey.
- Stir with a rubber spatula until a sticky cookie dough forms. If too dry, add a little extra honey. If too wet, add a little more almond flour. It should be sticky but easy to shape into balls.
- Divide into 10 balls of about 1 tablespoon each. Place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving half an inch between the cookies.
- Bake the cookies for 14 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until golden brown on the sides.
- Remove from the oven and keep for 10 minutes on the baking sheet to cool down at room temperature.
Lemoenstroop
- Now you have two syrup options. If you don't like orange, warm the honey and cinnamon, and drizzle over the cookies. If you like orange, go to the next step.
- In a non-stick saucepan, add orange juice, orange marmalade, honey, and cinnamon.
- Stir and bring to a boil on medium-high heat. Reduce to medium heat and keep to a simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.
- Verwyder van die hitte.
- Pour a tablespoon of syrup on top of the lukewarm cookies and sprinkle the pistachio/walnut meal you set aside on top of each cookie. Transfer the cookies to a plate and pop it in the fridge to set.
Notes
Voeding
Bestanddele en vervangings
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- Amandelblom – This gives the cookies a tender, moist, and slightly nutty base. You can also use almond meal, cashew flour, or sesame flour for similar results.
- Tapioka stysel – This helps bind the ingredients and creates a chewy texture. Arrowroot powder also works well. Other options like all-purpose gluten-free flour or cornstarch will work but can make the cookies drier and harder.
- Koeksoda – This is a leavening agent that helps the cookies rise and spread slightly, giving them a nice texture.
- Kaneel – This adds a warm, spicy flavor that is essential to the baklava taste.
- Klapperolie – This adds moisture and richness to the cookies. Any other mild-flavored oil, such as light olive oil, or melted plant-based butter works as a substitute.
- heuning – This provides sweetness and helps bind the dough. I use a plant-based, bee-free honey, but you can also use maple syrup. If you use honey, a classic baklava flavor will be present.
- Lemoenskil – This adds a bright, tangy citrus flavor. It’s optional, so you can skip it if you don’t like it.
- Pistachios and Walnuts – These are the key nuts that give the cookies their authentic baklava flavor and a little bit of crunch.
- Orange Juice – This serves as the liquid base for the orange syrup.
- Oranje marmelade – This provides a sweet and slightly bitter citrus flavor for the syrup. Apricot preserves also work well for a less bitter option.
How to Make Baklava Cookies
This recipe is super simple. Here’s how to make it in a few pictures.




Carine se Bakwenke
Let me share a few more tips for a perfect cookie.
- Go Nutty – You can customize the flavor by swapping the walnuts for more pistachios or another type of nut that you love.
- Outentieke geur – For a flavor closer to traditional baklava, try adding a quarter teaspoon of orange blossom water to the cookie dough.
- Citrus Swaps – If you don’t care for orange zest, you can use lemon zest instead. Many baklava variations use lemon, so feel free to experiment with different citrus flavors.
- Eenvoudige stroop – If you don’t want to use the orange-flavored syrup, simply warm some honey with cinnamon and drizzle it over the cookies.
- No Over-Blending – When grinding the nuts in the blender, be careful not to over-blend them. Pulse them in short bursts to get a coarse meal, not a paste.







Delicious and easy!
Thank you so much!
are these soft cookies or solid/hard like regular cookies?
They are soft, melt in your month cookies.
I’m not a fan of cinnamon, so would it be ok to omit it for this recipe?
Or could you recommend a substitute to cinnamon?
Dankie!
You can absolutely leave it out! If you like another spice, ground ginger or ground cardamom will be lovely too.
Do you think I could substitute a runny tahini for the oil?
Probably, but I didn’t try so I am not sure how it will impact the cookie texture. I am guessing the dough will be crumbly and the cookie dryer.