Cream Cheese Cutouts

Name: Cream Cheese Cutouts
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk; Food coloring, optional; Assorted sprinkles or candies

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Food coloring, optional
Assorted sprinkles or candies

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, sugar and salt until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate, covered, 1-2 hours or until firm enough to roll.
2

Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3

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4

Bake 7-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on pans 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
5

In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. If desired, add food coloring. Decorate cookies with frosting and sprinkles.