Cream Cheese Cut-Out Cookies With Almond Frosting

Ingredients

Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Frosting

• 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 4-5 teaspoons milk

Directions

1. 1

   Beat butter and cream cheese until well combined.

2. 2

   Add sugar, beat until fluffy.

3. 3

   Add egg, vanilla, almond extract; beat well.

4. 4

   In medium bowl mix flour and baking powder (or sift).

5. 5

   Add flour mixture to cream cheese mizture; beat until well combined.

6. 6

   Divide dough in half.

7. 7

   Cover and chill 1 1/2 hours or until dough is easy to handle.

8. 8

   On floured surface roll dough to 1/8" thickness & cut with cookie cutters.

9. 9

   Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

10. 10

    Bake in 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until slightly browned.

11. 11

    Remove to wire racks to cool.

12. 12

    FROSTING:.

13. 13

    In bowl beat powdered sugar, butter, and almond extract until smooth.

14. 14

    Beat in enough milk until frosting is of piping consistency. For spreadable frosting, add a little more milk.

15. 15

    Stir in a few drops of food coloring, if desired.