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Preheat oven to 300° F degrees.
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In a medium bowl combine flour, soda and salt.
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Mix well with a wire whisk.
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Set aside.
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Blend sugars in a large bowl using an electric mixer set at medium speed.
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Add butter and mix to form a grainy paste, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
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Add eggs and vanilla, and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
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Add the flour mixture and blend at low speed until just combined.
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Do not overmix.
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Shape dough into marble-sized balls.
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Place balls on ungreased baking sheets, 1 inch apart.
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Bake 10-11 minutes.
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Do not brown.
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Transfer cookies to a cool flat surface with a spatula.
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TO PREPARE THE FILLING: Blend cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl.
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with an electric mixer on medium until fluffy.
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Add apple butter and beat until smooth and thoroughly combined.
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With a small knife spread 1 teaspoonful of apple cream on the bottom half of each cooled cookie.
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Top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
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Repeat with remaining cookies and filling.
