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Ingredients
| salted butter: 1 cup (softened) |
| eggs: 1 (yolk, large) |
| cream cheese: 4 oz (softened) |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1 cup (packed) |
| maple extract: 1 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 3/4 cups |
| candy caramels: 30 candies (unwrapped) |
| cream cheese: 6 oz (softened) |
Caramel Swirl Cookies
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User rating:
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Prep Time
360 min -
Cook Time
12 min -
Servings
5 serving(s)
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- In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, and brown sugar,.when well mixed.
- Add egg yolk and maple flavoring -- mix well.
- Gradually add flour, mix to combine.and refrigerate for 2 hours.to chill well.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt caramels, stir in cream cheese, until well blended.
- Set aside.
- Divide chilled dough in half.roll each portion between waxed paper to 1/4" thickness.
- Spread caramel mixture over dough to within 1/2" of edges.
- Roll up tightly, jelly roll style, starting at long side.
- Wrap each roll in plastic wrap, refrigerate 4 hours.
- Unwrap and cut into 1/4" thick slices.
- Place 1" apart on greased sheets.
- Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove to racks to cool.
- To prepare CARAMEL FILLING:.
- 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.