Caramel-Filled Whirlwinds Recipe

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Caramel-Filled Whirlwinds
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Directions:

  1. COOKIES: Cream together the butter, cream cheese, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until very light.
  2. Add the egg yolk and maple extract; blend well.
  3. Gradually mix in the flour just until a dough forms.
  4. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or until easy to handle.
  5. FILLING: Meanwhile, melt the caramels in a saucepan over very low heat.
  6. Stir in the cream cheese until blended; set aside.
  7. Divide cookie dough in half; roll out each half between 2 sheets of waxed paper to 1/4 thickness.
  8. Spread the caramel mixture over the dough to within 1/2 of the edges.
  9. Roll dough up tightly, jelly-roll style, starting with the long sides; wrap each roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours, or until firm.
  10. Preheat oven to 350*F.
  11. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4 slices; space 2 apart on greased or parchment paper-lined cookie sheets.
  12. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown.
  13. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely.
  14. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1210.79 Kcal (5069 kJ)
Calories from fat 591.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.68g 101%
Cholesterol 167.85mg 56%
Sodium 1830.69mg 76%
Potassium 377.09mg 8%
Total Carbs 145.11g 48%
Sugars 70.31g 281%
Dietary Fiber 7.59g 30%
Protein 15.5g 31%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 363mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 418.92 Kcal (1754 kJ)
Calories from fat 204.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.72g 101%
Cholesterol 58.08mg 56%
Sodium 633.4mg 76%
Potassium 130.47mg 8%
Total Carbs 50.21g 48%
Sugars 24.33g 281%
Dietary Fiber 2.63g 30%
Protein 5.36g 31%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 1.7mg 27%
Calcium 125.6mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.9
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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