Caramel Swirl Cookies

Submitted by grandma2969

"These are really good...had them first at a Church function...and just had to track down the recipe."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 12mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 5 dozen

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

• FILLING

• 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.

Reviews

[JOY1998]

I have never made rolled cookies and I doubled the batch! I mixed them one day, then rolled them the next day and on the third day I baked them. Because this was my first time making rolled cookies I think I can improve on my rolling technique. They turned out very pretty and I loved the caramel flavor with the almost shortbread type of cookie. I will make these again and can't wait to let my friends try these delicious cookies. This is a wonderful, unique recipe and I would have never thought to make such a cookie or that such a delightful cookie even existed. So THANK YOU for posting this recipe. I hope more people try this tasty cookie!

 

[Angie]

I made a 1/2 batch of these to sample, to go on my cookie tray this year, that I will be serving for the holiday. They came out great! I did add in walnuts with the filling and it was a great addition. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Paigeloveschocolate]

I made these cookies as an addition to 7 other kinds of cookies I gave to my family during this past Thanksgiving. These were a HIT!! I made the dough a week in advance before actually baking them and they kept really well in the refrigerator. I also saved a half dozen for my husband & I to eat with cold milk....mmmmmmm!

 

[Pamela]

I was looking for a nut free cokie recipe to use up all the caramels that I bought at halloween and I came across this recipe. These tasted ok, but I found the dough a bit difficult to work with and I only got about 3 doz. instead of the amount stated. These cookies do freeze well though.

 

[as good as monica g]

Great recipe