Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies.

Let that sink in for a moment.

Cream Cheese and Sugar.

One of those perfect marriages of flavors, in my opinion.

Add in holiday flair with a candy cane, christmas tree, ornament or star cookie cutter and I think you’ve exceeded expectations.

The ingredients for these cookies are simple.  The instructions, are simple but the result… the result is mouthwatering and impressive.

• 1 pkg. (8 oz.)  Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla
• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup colored sugar

1. BEAT cream cheese and butter in large bowl with electric mixer until well blended. Add granulated sugar and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour, beating well after each addition; cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
2. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes with 3- to 4-inch cookie cutters. Sprinkle cutouts with colored sugar. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets.
3. BAKE 12 to 15 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 2 min. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Recipe source: Kraft Kitchens

Picture: SarahInMi

This cookie recipe is a part of Blissfully Domestic’s 12 Days of Cookies.

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