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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1/3 cup whipping cream (35% butterfat)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- Creamy Butter Filling (below)
Details
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 70mins
Preparation
Step 1
Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. Mix butter, cream, and flour thoroughly. Chill 1 hour.
Heat oven to 375 degrees (quick mod.). Roll dough 1/8" thick on lightly floured board. Cut into 1 1/2" rounds. Transfer to wax paper heavily sprinkled with sugar, turning to coat both sides. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Prick in 4 places with fork. Bake 7 - 9 min., or until slightly puffy. Put two cooled cookies together with Filling.
Makes about 5 doz. 1 1/2" cookies.
Creamy Butter Filling:
Blend 1/4 cup soft butter, 3/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar, and 1 tsp. vanilla. If desired, tint pink or green (for Christmas) or any color, if desired.
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