Almond butter cookies

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These are our favorite cookies for shaped cutters and decoration. We make these on holidays and decorate accordingly. My Son adores these.

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  • Average
  • 8 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter of margarine
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Preparation

Step 1

In mixing bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and cream cheese until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract; beat smooth.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, stir together flour and baking powder. Add to creamed mixed and mix thoroughly.

Step 3

Roll dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8" thickness. Cut in assorted shapes with cookie cutters.

Step 4

Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

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My also be formed into rolls and sliced if desired.
We sprinkle with colored sugars to decorate.