Prepare the Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.

3. Add egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.

4. Gradually mix in flour and salt until a soft dough forms.

5. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness.

6. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter.

7. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are just golden.

8. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

 Make the Nutty Filling

1. Toast chopped nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant.

2. Remove from heat and mix with honey, cinnamon, and cardamom.

3. Allow mixture to cool slightly before using.

 Prepare the Creamy Layer

1. In a bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.

2. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange blossom water (if using) until smooth.

3. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.

 Assemble the Cookies

1. Spread about 1 teaspoon of the cream layer onto the flat side of one cookie.

2. Add a spoonful of nut filling on top.

3. Top with another cookie, gently pressing to form a sandwich.

4. Repeat with remaining cookies and fillings.