EASTER SUGAR COOKIES

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Cream cheese contributes to the rich taste of these melt-in-your-mouth Easter sugar cookies. They have such nice flavor, you can skip the frosting and sprinkle them with colored sugar for a change. -Julie Brunette, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Tinted frosting or colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar. Beat in egg yolk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

sabien Perales
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Ranjith Kumara
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of sugar and fillings, and it always turns out great.


Ghayoor Shah
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These cookies are so cute and festive! I made them for my Easter egg hunt and they were a big hit with the kids.


Jawad Jaam
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I've never made sugar cookies before, but this recipe made it easy. The cookies were delicious and I'll definitely be making them again.


James Horton
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These cookies were easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I decorated them with pastel sprinkles and they were a perfect addition to my Easter table.


Saqlain Abbas
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I had some trouble getting the dough to come together, but once I did, the cookies turned out great. They were a nice addition to my Easter brunch.


Greg Lane
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a kid-friendly recipe.


King Rama
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly. They were soft and chewy, with a delicious sugar glaze.


Ajomale Abimbola
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These cookies were delicious! I made them for my Easter party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them.


Precious Moira
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect addition to any Easter celebration.


Hh Hhu
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make, and the end result was delicious. I loved the combination of the sweet cookie and the tart filling.


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