CREAM CHEESE SUGAR COOKIES

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ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
  • Colored sugar or sprinkles, if desired

directions

  • 1

    In a large mixing bowl, beat all ingredients except flour and colored sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in flour until well combined.

  • 2

    Shape dough into 3 disks. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.

  • 3

    Heat oven to 375°.

  • 4

    On a floured surface, with rolling pin, roll out 1 disk of dough at time to 1/8-inch thickness. (Keep remaining dough refrigerated.)

  • 5

    Cut dough with lightly floured 2 1/2 -round or desired shape cutter cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

  • 6

    Decorate with colored sugar or sprinkles.

  • 7

    Bake 6 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown; immediately remove from cookie sheets to wire racks to cool.

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