cream cheese cutout cookies

How To Make cream cheese cutout cookies

• 1

  In large mixer bowl combine butter and cream cheese.
• 2

  Beat until well combined.
• 3

  Add sugar; beat until fluffy.
• 4

  Add egg, vanilla and extract; beat well.
• 5

  In medium bowl stir together flour and baking powder.
• 6

  Add flour mixture to cream cheese mixture; beat until mixed well.
• 7

  Divide dough in half. Cover and chill in refrigerator about 1 1/2 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
• 8

  On lightly floured surface roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with desired cookie cutters.
• 9

  Place on un-greased cookie sheets. Bake in 375 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until done.
• 10

  Remove to wire racks; cool. Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cookies.
• 11

  For frosting: In small mixer bowl beat 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of softened butter and 1/4 teaspoon of extract until smooth. Beat in enough milk (4 to 5 teaspoons) until frosting is of piping consistency. For spreadable frosting, add a little more milk. Garnish as desired
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