1 c sugar
1 c butter, softened
1 (3oz)cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
2 1/4 c flour


Mix sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond and vanilla extracts, and egg yolk. Beat til smooth. Stir in flour until well blended. Chill the dough for 8 hours, or overnight.

Preheat oven to 375.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough 1/3 at a time to 1/4 in thick, refrigerating remaining dough until ready to use. Cut into desired shapes with lightly floured cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Leave cookies plain for frosting, or brush with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with candy sprinkles or colored sugar.

Bake for 7 to 10 min,til light and golden brown. Cool cookies completely before frosting.

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