Cream Wafers

Cookies with a creamy butter filling.

• Calories: 130 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg yolk
• ¾ cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration
• ⅓ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup butter, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix flour and 1 cup of butter or margarine thoroughly. Stir in whipping cream and mix well. Chill 1 hour.

Step 3

Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured board. Cut into 1 1/2 inch rounds. Transfer to waxed paper heavily sprinkled with sugar, turning to coat both sides. Place on un- greased baking sheet. Prick in 4 places with fork. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until slightly puffed. Put two cooled cookies together with filling.

Step 4

To Make Filling: Blend 1/4 cup soft butter, 3/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, 1 egg yolk, and 1 tsp. vanilla. If desired, tint with food coloring.