Cream Cheese Pastry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Remove butter and cheese from refrigerator about 15 minutes ahead.
Beat in small bowl of mixer until blended.
With fingertips or wooden spoon blend in flour and salt until dough is smooth.
Shape in flat mound on sheet of foil, wrap and chill overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 15 to 30 minutes before rolling.
Divide in halves or quarters for ease in handling.
Wrap reserved portions and return to refrigerator.
Roll out and cut as desired.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Chill 30 minutes and bake in preheated oven at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until puffed and golden.
Sprinkle with sugar if desired.