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Caramel Swirl Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 360 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 372 Minutes
Servings: 8
These are really good...had them first at a Church function...and just had to track down the recipe.
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 large egg yolk
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
2 3/4 cups flour
30 caramels, unwrapped
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, and brown sugar,.when well mixed.
2. Add egg yolk and maple flavoring - mix well.
3. Gradually add flour, mix to combine.and refrigerate for 2 hours.to chill well.
4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt caramels, stir in cream cheese, until well blended.
5. Set aside.
6. Divide chilled dough in half.roll each portion between waxed paper to 1/4 thickness.
7. Spread caramel mixture over dough to within 1/2 of edges.
8. Roll up tightly, jelly roll style, starting at long side.
9. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap, refrigerate 4 hours.
10. Unwrap and cut into 1/4 thick slices.
11. Place 1 apart on greased sheets.
12. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
13. Remove to racks to cool.
14. To prepare CARAMEL FILLING:.
15. Unwrap caramels and place in a small sauce pan over low heat - cook till melted, stirring occasionally - add softened cream cheese, and stir to combine.
By RecipeOfHealth.com