Caramel Swirl Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 large egg yolk
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• FILLING
• 30 caramels, unwrapped
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened

1. In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, and brown sugar,.when well mixed.
2. Add egg yolk and maple flavoring -- mix well.
3. Gradually add flour, mix to combine.and refrigerate for 2 hours.to chill well.
4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt caramels, stir in cream cheese, until well blended.
5. Set aside.
6. Divide chilled dough in half.roll each portion between waxed paper to 1/4" thickness.
7. Spread caramel mixture over dough to within 1/2" of edges.
8. Roll up tightly, jelly roll style, starting at long side.
9. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap, refrigerate 4 hours.
10. Unwrap and cut into 1/4" thick slices.
11. Place 1" apart on greased sheets.
12. Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
13. Remove to racks to cool.
14. To prepare CARAMEL FILLING:
15. Unwrap caramels and place in a small sauce pan over low heat -- cook till melted, stirring occasionally -- add softened cream cheese, and stir to combine.

butter, egg yolk, cream cheese, brown sugar, maple, flour, filling, caramels, cream cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/caramel-swirl-cookies-127309 (may not work)