Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs

From Kraft. This unique recipe calls for cream cheese!

• Ready In: 32 mins
• Serves: 42
• Yields: 42 cookies

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 2 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
•  Lifesavers candy, crushed (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Beat cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
3. Add flour and baking soda; mix well.
4. Roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness on lightly floured surface.
5. Cut into assorted shapes using 3-in. cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets.
6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges beging to brown.
7. Transfer cookies to wire rack; immediately press about 1/2 teaspoons crushed candies onto each hot cookie.
8. Cool completely on rack.