Caramel Swirl Cookies

Name: Caramel Swirl Cookies
Prep time: 6 h
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 6 h 12 min
Yield: 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; 30 caramels, unwrapped; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened

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Recipe by grandma2969

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

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READY IN: 6hrs 12mins

YIELD: 5 dozen

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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.