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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle, on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
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Cream the mixture until it is smooth and fluffy.
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Add the egg yolks 1 at a time, mixing in between each addition.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
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Beat for 1 minute and add the vanilla.
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Combine the flour and the salt in a medium-size mixing bowl.
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Mix well.
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Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until it is fully incorporated.
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Increase the speed to medium and mix until the batter is thick and creamy, about 2 minutes.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle.
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Lightly flour a flat surface.
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Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thick.
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Cut the dough into the desired shapes.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
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Place the cookies on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
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Bake until lightly golden, about 20 minutes.
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Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
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Remove the cookies from the pan using a spatula.
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Repeat the process until all the dough is used.
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Frost each cookie and garnish with sprinkles.
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In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the cheese and butter.
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Add the sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing after each addition.
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Add the vanilla and milk and mix well.
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Add a couple of drops of food coloring and mix well.
