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, separated
2 1/4 c. flour
Preparation
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In large bowl combine sugar, margarine, cream cheese, salt, almond extract, vanilla and egg yolk; blend well.
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
Stir in flour until well blended.
Chill dough 2 hours.
Heat 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 completely.
Frost and decorate, if desired.
Makes 5 to 6 dozen cookies.
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