Sugar Cookie Cutouts

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
3. 3
   Add flour and baking soda; mix well.
4. 4
   Cover.
5. 5
   Refrigerate 30 min.
6. 6
   Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on lightly floured surface.
7. 7
   Cut into assorted shapes, using 3-inch cookie cutters.
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   Place on greased baking sheets.
9. 9
   Bake 10 to 12 min.
10. 10
    or until edges begin to brown.
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    Transfer to wire racks; immediately press about 1/2 tsp.
12. 12
    of the crushed candies into top of each hot cookie.
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    Cool completely.