Caramel Swirls
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INGREDIENTS
  • Cooking Time: 15 min./batch
  • Servings: 78 servings
  • Preparation Time: 25 minutes + chilling
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
  • 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • FILLING:
  • 30 caramels
  • 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
DIRECTIONS
  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and maple flavoring. Gradually add flour and mix well. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels; stir until smooth. Stir in cream cheese until blended; set aside. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion between waxed paper to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread caramel mixture over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges.
  3. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Wrap rolls in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
  4. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
RECIPE BACKSTORY
In my opinion, cookies are the best dessert to make and to eat! With a crisp outside and chewy caramel filling, these are definitely one of my favorites.