Cream cheese sugar cookies

Cream cheese sugar cookies

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1/3 c
• vanilla - 1/2 tsp
• pkg - 1 oz
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• flour - 4 c
• butter - 1/2 c
• nutmeg - 1/4 tsp
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• shortening - 1/2 c

How to make cream cheese sugar cookies:

Combine flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; set aside. Cream together butter and shortening; add cream cheese and sugar, beating until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Gradually beat in flour mix. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 1 to 2 hours. On lightly floured surface, roll dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 7 to 9 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Frost as desired. Makes 4 to 5 dozen.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, Low sodium.