Cream Cheese Cutouts Recipe

Name: Cream Cheese Cutouts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3 ½ cups flour; 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice; milk

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 ½ cups flour
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
milk

1
In a large mixer bowl combine butter and cream cheese.
2
Beat until well combined.
3
Add sugar; beat until fluffy.
4
Add egg, vanilla, and almond extract and beat well.
5
In a medium bowl stir together flour and baking powder.
6
Add flour mixture to cream cheese mixture; beat until well mixed.
7
Divide dough in half.
8
Cover and chill in the refrigerator about 1 1/2 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
9
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
10
Cut with desired cookie cutters.
11
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
12
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes or until done.
13
Remove to wire racks; cool.
14
Sift icing sugar into a bowl, beat in maraschino cherry juice and enough milk until of piping consistency.
15
For spreadable icing, add a little more milk.
16
Stir in a few drops of food coloring, if desired.
17
Pipe or spread Almond Frosting onto cooled cookies.
18
Garnish with more colored sugar, dragees or nuts, if desired.

1499

kcal

Calories

Fat

218

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Cream Cheese Cutouts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cream Cheese Cutouts

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