my kids' favorite caramel cream sandwich cookies

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
MiMi Marshall
Richardson, TX

This was MAJOR in our home while the 4 kids were growing up. Christmas still includes them.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 dozen cookies
prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For my kids' favorite caramel cream sandwich cookies

  • 1 c
    butter
  • 3/4 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1
    egg yolk, unbeaten
  • 2 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter
  • 4 1/2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 8 to 10 tsp
    evaporated milk

How To Make my kids' favorite caramel cream sandwich cookies

  • 1
    Cream 1 cup butter and gradually add brown sugar, creaming well. Blend in egg yolk; add flour. Stir until mixture forms a dough. Chill if necessary for easy handling. Shape into balls the size of a marble and flatten into 1/8 inch thickness with palm of hand. Mark or design by pressing with a fork (dipped in sugar) in one direction. Bake at 325 for 8 to 10 minutes or slightly brown. Ice while warm.
  • 2
    Icing/filling 6 tbsp butter 4 1/2 c. powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 8 to 10 tsp. evaporated milk
  • 3
    Slightly brown butter in saucepan. Remove from heat and blend powdered sugar. Gradually add vanilla and evaporated milk. Stir until spreading consistency. Spread icing on one cookie. Top with another cookie. Makes about 4 dozen

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