This recipe comes from a Southern Living paperback called Christmas Cookies. You can decorate these with colored sugar crystals, assorted candies, and or sprinkles if you so desire! I have a fondness for cookies with cream cheese and enjoy these. Sometimes I use almond or anise flavoring. Note added Dec. 2013: It seems improvements are in need so I am making corrections which are my own since I cannot find the original recipe. I am sorry for the mishaps you have had with the given recipe. I may recommend dividing the dough in thirds and working with smaller amounts.

Ingredients

48 serv.

cup butter, softened↗1 cup
ounces cream cheese, softened↗4 ounces
cup sugar↗2⁄3 cup
egg yolk↗1
teaspoon vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
cups all-purpose flour↗2 1⁄2 cups
dash salt↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1
Changes were made to the amount of cream cheese, flour, and the addition of 1 egg yolk. I found this made a delicious cookie. If you like you may add up to 1/2 teaspoons salt. We are sensitive to sodium so I use as little as possible.
2
Cream together butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.
3
Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
4
Add egg yolk and beat well.
5
Stir in vanilla extract.
6
Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating until well blended.
7
Shape dough into 3 balls and chill thoroughly at least 25 minutes.
8
Press dough from a cookie press 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets, using desired shaping discs.
9
If desired, sprinkle with sugar crystals, etc. to decorate.
10
Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until very lightly browned.
11
Remove to wire racks to cool.
12
May decorate with colored icing, if desired.
13
Yield: About 4 dozen.

Source: food.com

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