Ingredients
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1 c. sugar
1 c. margarine or butter, softened
3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg yolk (reserve white)
2 c. all-purpose flour
Preparation
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Combine sugar, margarine, cream cheese, salt, almond extract, vanilla and egg yolk; blend well.
Stir in flour until well blended.
Refrigerate dough at least 2 hours or overnight.
Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Roll out on floured surface,
using 1/3 of dough at a time, to 1/8 inch thick.
Cut with floured cookie cutter.
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 7 to 10 minutes. Leave cookies plain or brush with egg white (slightly beaten) and sprinkle with colored sugar before cooking.
Makes 5 to 6 dozen, depending on how big and thick cookies are.
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