Foolproof Holiday Cookies | #Christmas Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 1/2 ounces (2 1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 5 1/4 ounces (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch slices, softened
- 1 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Glaze along with sprinkles of your choice
- Glaze
- 8 ounces (2 cups) powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 ounce cream cheese, softened
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