TOFFEE SANDWICH COOKIES

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My brother's quest to find a filled toffee cookie inspired me to spend hours in the kitchen coming up with a winning combination. Of the 14 kinds of cookies I bake each Christmas, these are the first to disappear.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
FILLING:
2/3 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 5 tablespoons half-and-half cream or milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in toffee bits (dough will be stiff). , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until firm (do not brown). , In a small bowl, beat the butter, sugar, vanilla and enough cream to achieve spreading consistency. Spread on the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 246mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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