Easter Sugar Cookies

Easter Sugar Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese,
softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp almond extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
Tinted frosting or colored sugar

In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, and the sugar. Beat in the egg yolk and the extracts. Combine the flour, salt, and the baking soda. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with a floured 2 1/2 inch egg or chick - shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 F for 8-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate as desired. Makes 4 dozen