Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 large egg yolk, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon almond extract2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking sodaTinted frosting or colored sugar
Preparation
In a bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg yolk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle.
Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place cutouts 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired.
