Cream Cheese Cut-Outs I
Cream cheese cut-outs are a popular holiday treat, often made during Christmas time.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Cream Cheese Cut-Outs I
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until well combined.
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Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
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Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
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Repeat with the remaining dough.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, the cookies can be decorated with icing or enjoyed as is.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
