This is a soft, sticky type of dough that can be hard to work with. Chill overnight in the refrigerator and work with ¼ of the dough at a time. Use lots of powdered sugar to roll them out.

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 72 COOKIES

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Confectioners’ sugar for rolling

1. Combine butter, sugar, and cream cheese; beat until well blended.

2. Add almond extract, vanilla, and egg; beat until smooth. Add dry ingredients. Chill overnight.

3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

4. Roll dough out to 1/8" thickness on a surface that has been dusted with confectioners’ sugar.

5. Cut into desired shapes; place on baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar if desired.

6. Bake 7–10 minutes. Cool completely; frost, if desired.