Cream Cheese Cutouts

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixer bowl combine butter and cream cheese.
2. 2
   Let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes or until softened. Stir together flour and baking powder.
3. 3
   Beat together softened butter and cream cheese.
4. 4
   Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
5. 5
   Add egg, vanilla and almond extract and beat well.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture and beat until well mixed.
7. 7
   Divide in half.
8. 8
   Cover and chill about 1 1/2 hours or until easy to handle.
9. 9
   Roll dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters.
10. 10
    Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375° oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until done.
11. 11
    Remove and cool.
12. 12
    Pipe or spread Almond Frosting onto cookies.
13. 13
    Makes about 90.