Butter Cream Filled Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook *

Butter Cream Filled Cookies

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size : 50 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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---- Cookies: -----
1 cup margarine
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup dark corn syrup
1 1/3 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
---- Filling: -----
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup milk
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup margarine

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets well.

COOKIES:
1. Melt margarine in large saucepan. Add remaining cookie ingredients and
mix thoroughly.
2. Drop by scant teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12
minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes, then remove carefully from
cookie sheets to wire rack.
3. Just before serving, put 2 cookies together, sandwich style, with
filling.

FILLING:
Combine 1 tablespoon flour and 1 tablespoon sugar in saucepan. Gradually
add 2/3 cup milk and 2 egg yolks (or 1 whole egg). Mix well. Cook over low
heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and is thick. Cool. Cream
margarine then add 1/4 cup sugar, creaming well. Gradually add egg mixture,
beating well after each addition. Cover and store in refrigerator until ready
to use.

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