Ingredients
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1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg yolk (reserve white)
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
Preparation
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In large bowl, combine sugar, salt, butter, cream cheese, almond extract, vanilla and egg yolk; blend well.
Stir in flour until well blended.
Chill dough for 30 minutes.
On lightly floured surface, roll out dough, a third at a time to 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes with lightly floured cookie cutters.
Place cookies 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Brush with slightly beaten reserved egg white and sprinkle with colored sugar, if desired.
Bake in a preheated 375\u00b0 oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool completely.
Frost and decorate, if desired.
Yield:
5 to 6 dozen cookies.
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