Cookie Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Cookie Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond, and vanilla extracts, and egg yolk.
• Beat until smooth.
• Stir in flour until well blended.
• Separate dough into thirds.
• Shape each third into a rectangular brick and wrap with plastic wrap.
• Chill the dough for at least 8 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough 1/3 at a time to 1/8 inch thickness, refrigerate remaining dough until ready to use.
• Cut desired shapes with lightly floured cookie cutters.
• Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Leave cookies plain for frosting brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with candy sprinkles or colored sugar.
• In preheated oven, bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until light and golden brown.
• Cool cookies completely before frosting.
• Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

Frosting Ingredients

• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon water or 1 to 2 tablespoons half and half

Frosting Directions

• Beat all ingredients until smooth consistency.
• Tint with food coloring as desired.

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