Ingredients: 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup sugar 2 cups flour 1 ? teaspoons vanilla extract Dash of salt Directions:Cream the butter and cream cheese together. Gradually add in sugar and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. In another bowl combine the flour and salt. Gradually add to the cream cheese mixture. Shape the dough into a ball and chill. Using a cookie press, form the cookies about 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with colored sugar, then bake at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool. Makes about 4 dozen. |