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Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 c butter, softened .
  • 2 c all-purpose flour .
  • colored crystal sugar or decorator icing, if desired .
  • 1 c sugar .
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla .
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract .
  • 1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened .
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • 1 egg yolk

Directions
  • Step #1 In large bowl, mix all ingredients except flour & colored sugar; beat until light & fluffy.
  • Step #2 Add flour; mix well.
  • Step #3 Shape dough into 3 disks.
  • Step #4 Wrap dough in plastic wrap; put in the fridge 1 hr for easier handling.
  • Step #5 Heat oven to 375°F On floured surface, roll out 1 disk of dough at a time to 1/8-inch thickness.
  • Step #6 (Keep remaining dough put in the fridged.
  • Step #7 ) Cut with lightly floured 2 1/2-inch round or desired shape cookie cutters.
  • Step #8 Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Step #9 Decorate with colored sugar.
  • Step #10 Bake at 375°F for 6 to 10 mins or until light golden brown.
  • Step #11 Immediately remove this from cookie sheets.
  • Step #12 If desired, frost & decorate plain cookies.
  • Enjoy the Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies recipe

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