CREAM CHEESE SUGAR COOKIES

1 cup sugar

1 cup butter, softened

1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp almond extract

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 egg yolk

2 cups flour

Colored sugar, if desired

1.In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except flour and colored sugars. Beat until light and fluffy. Add flour, mix well. Cover with plastic wrap: refrigerate 2 hours for easier handling.

2. Heat oven to 375 degrees. On lightly floured surface, roll out 1/3 of dough at a time to 1/8 inch thickness. (Keep remaining dough refrigerated). Cut with lightly floured 2 1/2 inch round or desired shape cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on un-greased cookie sheets. Leave cookies plain or sprinkle with colored sugar.

3. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes until light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets. If desired, frost and decorate plain cookies. 6 dozen.