Cream Cheese Cutouts

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 c. butter, softened
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
FROSTING:
3 c. confectioners' sugar
1/3 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2-3 Tbsp. 2% milk
Assorted candies or sprinkles

Directions:
In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese, sugar and salt until light and fluffy.  Beat in egg and vanilla.  Gradually beat in flour.  Refrigerate, covered, 1-2 ours or until firm enough to roll.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness.  Cut with floured cookie cutters.  Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 7-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.  Cool on pans for 1 minute.  Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency.  Decorate cookies with frosting and candies or sprinkles.