Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
Preparation
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Combine the first five ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Beat at about medium speed until well combined and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
Gradually add flour, and beat until well mixed, about 2-3 minutes more.
Divide dough in half, and wrap each on in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate until firm, at least two hours.
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Roll out dough half on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4\" thick.
Keep the other half in the fridge until ready to use.
Cut out the shapes your prefer, using a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter.
Place 1\" apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
(I lined my sheets with nonstick \"release\" foil).
If I'm making Christmas cookie shapes, I sprinkle the cookies with red, green, or multi-colored sugars before baking.
Bake for 7-9 minutes or until edges are just slightly browned.
Note: I find 8 minutes is the magic number for my oven. These cookies may also be baked plain, and decorated with icings after they are cooled.
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