Ingredients
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1 cup White Sugar
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1 cup Butter, Softened
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3 ounces Cream Cheesesoftened
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1/2 teaspoon Salt
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1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract
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1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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1 Egg Yolk
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2 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
Directions
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Step 1In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond and vanilla extracts, and egg yolk. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour until well blended. Chill the dough for 8 hours, or overnight. |
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Step 2Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). |
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Step 3On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough 1/3 at a time to 1/8 inch thickness, refrigerating remaining dough until ready to use. Cut into desired shapes with lightly floured cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Leave cookies plain for frosting, or brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with candy sprinkles or colored sugar. |
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Step 4Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light and golden brown. Cool cookies completely before frosting. |
