Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c. margarine or butter, softened
• 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 egg yolk (reserve white)
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• colored sugar (if desired)

1. In large bowl, combine sugar, margarine, cream cheese, salt, almond extract, vanilla and egg yolk; blend well.
2. Stir in flour until well blended.
3. Refrigerate dough 2 hours for easier handling. Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
4. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/3 at a time to 1/8-inch thickness.
5. Cut into desired shapes with lightly floured cookie cutters.
6. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Leave cookies plain, or if desired, brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with colored sugar.
8. Bake at 375u0b0 for 7 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
9. Cool for a minute or so, then carefully remove from cookie sheets.
10. Makes 5 to 6 dozen.

sugar, margarine, cream cheese, salt, almond extract, vanilla, egg yolk, flour, colored sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=690773 (may not work)