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Buttery Cut-Out Christmas Cookies (40) These are delicious. The cream cheese in the cookie dough really adds a softness, and makes the cookies taste really flaky and rich. They're a great addition to one's Christmas cookie recipes.
by Kozmic Blues · published 2004-01-13
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08 Keep the other half in the fridge until ready to use.
09 Cut out the shapes your prefer, using a 2 1/2 inch cookie cutter.
10 Place 1" apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
11 (I lined my sheets with nonstick "release" foil).
12 If I'm making Christmas cookie shapes, I sprinkle the cookies with red, green, or multi-colored sugars before baking.
13 Bake for 7-9 minutes or until edges are just slightly browned.
14 Note: I find 8 minutes is the magic number for my oven. These cookies may also be baked plain, and decorated with icings after they are cooled.