Try easy BUTTERY CUT-OUT CHRISTMAS COOKIES Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter, softened 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 3?4 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups all-purpose flour
DIRECTIONS
Combine the first five ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Beat at about medium speed until well combined and creamy, about 3-4 minutes. Gradually add flour, and beat until well mixed, about 2-3 minutes more. Divide dough in half, and wrap each on in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least two hours. Preheat oven to 375. Roll out dough half on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4" thick. Keep the other half in the fridge until ready to use. Cut out the shapes your prefer, using a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter. Place 1" apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. (I lined my sheets with nonstick "release" foil). If I'm making Christmas cookie shapes, I sprinkle the cookies with red, green, or multi-colored sugars before baking. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until edges are just slightly browned. Note: I find 8 minutes is the magic number for my oven. These cookies may also be baked plain, and decorated with icings after they are cooled.
by: Kozmic Blues
