Auntie'S Cutout Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 1/2 c. margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/4 c. flour
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. grated orange rind
3 c. sifted powdered sugar
few drops of food coloring (optional)
1 c. sugar

Preparation

Cream 1 1/2 packages cream cheese, margarine, sugar and vanilla.
Add flour; mix well.
Chill overnight.
Roll and cut out into shapes.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
Combine remaining cream cheese, milk and rind, mixing until well blended.
Gradually add powdered sugar.
Tint frosting, if desired.
Frost cookies and decorate.
Makes about 3 dozen.