cookies

since desmond is starting to be a better sleeper i have time to do a few other things.  my mom and i made these cookies the other day, i thought they turned out pretty cute.  it was a great sugar cookie recipe so i thought i'd share it.  

                                          

 

                                                                

ingredients

1 cup white sugar

1 cup butter, softened

1 3oz package cream cheese, softened 

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp almond extract

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 egg yolk

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

directions

1. in a large bowl, combine everything but the flour.  mix until smooth.  add flour, stir until well blended.  chill for 8 hours or overnight.  

2.  preheat oven to 375

3.  on a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness.  cut into desired shapes.  place one inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.  

4. bake for 7 to 10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.

* i frosted mine with lemon and lime frosting and topped them with zest.