Ingredients
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1 c. sugar
1 c. margarine or butter, softened
1 (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
colored sugar (if desired)
Preparation
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In large bowl, combine sugar, margarine, cream cheese, salt, almond extract, vanilla and egg yolk; blend well.
Stir in flour until well blended.
Refrigerate dough 2 hours for easier handling. Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
On lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/3 at a time to 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes with lightly floured cookie cutters.
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Leave cookies plain, or if desired, brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with colored sugar.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 7 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool for a minute or so, then carefully remove from cookie sheets.
Makes 5 to 6 dozen.
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