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Cream Wafers

SUBMITTED BY: FARMLIFE PHOTO BY: SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES

"Cookies with a creamy butter filling."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 23 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 5 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix flour and 1 cup of butter or margarine thoroughly. Stir in whipping cream and mix well. Chill 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  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.
  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by KellyTheChef
This is an excellent wedding or shower tea cookie! Actually, it is my favorite special... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2005 by SARAHLB
This is my favorite holiday cookie--and that's saying a lot! My mom always resists making... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by Unspoiled Chef
A Very unusual texture at first (meaning the wafers) but then there is a light, creamy and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2005 by SBERGERON00
Love this recipe! I've been making it for over 30 years. This is EXACTLY the cream wafer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by Dairy Godmother
Our family's number one Christmas cookie, first penned on my great grandmother's index card in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by marla marie
this recepie has been my kids favorite holiday cookie for over 20 years. i always use holiday... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2007 by SCHOOLCHEF
I have used this same recipe for years.It takes a little time to create these goodies but they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2006 by SOLLAMI
These were very good, light and airy and melt in your mouth. It makes alot, which is good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2004 by chellebelle
These are so delicious. A not-too-sweet, flaky, tender cookie sandwiching delicious rich... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by PatB
What a joy! I have used this recipe since 1965 every Christmas. It is my youngest daughters... MORE

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