Cream Cheese Cut-Outs II

Recipe View In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take approximately 3-5 minutes.

Recipe View Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. (1-2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (2-3 minutes)

Recipe View Divide the dough into two equal portions. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and flatten into a disc. Chill in the refrigerator until firm, at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Recipe View On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes.

Recipe View Place the cut-out cookies at least 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Recipe View Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the bottoms are lightly browned and cookies are firm.

Recipe View Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.