Basic Cream-Cheese Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat butter, cream cheese, sugar and lemon peel until light and fluffy; with mixer at low speed, beat in flour and salt to blend well.
2. 2
   Flatten dough to disk shape; refrigerate wrapped in plastic, 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Work with 1/4 dough at a time; keep remainder refrigerated.
4. 4
   Heat oven to 350F (180C).
5. 5
   Roll dough out to 18 or 1/4 inch thickness on lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes; or, mold into shapes.
6. 6
   Place on ungreased cookie sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart, bake 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness of dough, until light browned.
7. 7
   Cool completely on wire racks.
8. 8
   Store in airtight container.