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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 c. softened butter or margarine
  • 3 oz. softened cream cheese
  • 1 tsp. vanilla or another favorite flavoring
  • 2 eggs yolks (set aside whites)
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • sprinkles, if desired

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Mix together in large bowl: sugar, butter, cream cheese, vanilla and egg yolks.
  • Mix flour a little at
  • a time.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Separate out a portion of dough.
  • Put the rest back in the refrigerator.
  • On a floured board, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Using cookie cutters, cut out the shapes and place on a cookie sheet.
  • Before baking, brush top of cookies with egg whites or decorate baked cookies with Fun Frosting and sprinkles. Bake at 375° for 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Cookies are done when light brown.
  • Remove cookies and place them on a wire rack for cooling. Makes 5 to 6 dozen cookies.