Cream Wafers

Ingredients

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

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven

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.
4. Cut into 1 1/2 inch rounds.
5. Transfer to waxed paper heavily sprinkled with sugar, turning to coat both sides.
6. Place on un- greased baking sheet. Prick in 4 places with fork.
7. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until slightly puffed. Put two cooled cookies together with filling.
8. 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.