Best Butter Cream Filled Cookies

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Grease cookie sheets well.

COOKIES:

Melt margarine or butter in large saucepan. Add remaining cookie ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Drop by scant teaspoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes, then remove carefully from cookie sheets to wire rack.

Just before serving, put 2 cookies together, sandwich style, with filling.

FILLING:

Combine 1 tablespoon flour and 1 tablespoon sugar in saucepan. Gradually add ⅔ cup milk and 2 egg yolks. Mix well. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and is thick. Cool.

Cream margarine then add ¼ cup sugar, creaming well. Gradually add egg mixture, beating well after each addition. Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to use.