Caramel Swirls

Name: Caramel Swirls
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 1 teaspoon maple flavoring; 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; FILLING:; 30 caramels; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened

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6 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jan Smith

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Updated on Jun. 16, 2022

In my opinion, cookies are the best dessert to make...and to eat! With a crisp outside and chewy caramel filling, these are likely one of my very favorites. —Jan Smith, Star, Texas

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Caramel Swirls

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Yield:6-1/2 dozen

Prep:25 min

Cook:15 min

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
filling:

30 caramels
6 ounces cream cheese, softened

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and flavoring. Gradually beat flour into creamed mixture. Refrigerate 2 hours or until easy to handle.

2
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels; stir until smooth. Stir in cream cheese until blended. Divide dough in half. Roll each portion between 2 pieces of 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 4 hours or until firm.
4
Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 12-14 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.