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Caramel Creams




Source of Recipe


Christmas Cheer


List of Ingredients




1 cup butter -- softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 tsp. butter
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons whipping cream


Recipe



In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg yolks and
vanilla.
Combine flour, pecans and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Shape into two 10 " rolls. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for
1-2
hours.
Unwrap and cut into 1/4" slices.
Place 2" apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 11-13 min. or until golden brown. Remove to
wire
racks to cool.
For filling: Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden
brown.
Remove from heat. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough cream
to
achieve spreading consistency. Spread on the bottom of half the
cookies. Top
with remaining cookies.