Cinnamon Orange Cream Cheese Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel

Preparation

Mix together flour, cinnamon, allspice and salt.
In medium bowl, using electric mixer set on low, beat together butter and cream cheese. Beat in sugar . Add orange juice and peel.
Add flour and spices, and beat until combined. Do not overbeat.
Chill dough, wrapped in plastic wrap for 2 - 2 1/2 hours or until dough is firm.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F
Roll dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into your favorite cookie shape.
Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet in preheated 350\u00b0F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.