SWEET SANDWICH COOKIES

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This caramelly cookie is a past winner of our family's holiday bake-off. The tender brown sugar cookie melts together with the rich browned butter frosting for a yummy flavor combination. They are sweet, and so special.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg yolk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
BROWNED BUTTER FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 1-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork, forming a crisscross pattern. , Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes 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 the heat; stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Spread on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.