Sunday, December 03, 2006

#280 - Cream Cheese Sprinkle Cookies

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 - 8oz. package Philly cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 sticks softened butter
1 cup white sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
colored sugar sprinkles for decoration

In a mixer, beat cream cheese, butter, white sugar and vanilla on medium speed until well blended. Add flour and baking soda--mix well. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut with assorted 3-inch cookie cutters. Sprinkle with colored sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely.

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