Frosted Shortbread Cookies

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Buttery shortbread-style cut-out cookies with creamy flavored frosting. These cookies are very delicate and break easily.

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Steps

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Cream butter , suagar , vanilla.

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Add egg and beat well.

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Stir in sifted dry ingredients.

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Stir well and form into disk.

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Chill for at least 1 hour.

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Roll out dough 1 / 4 to 1 / 2 inches thick and cut out in favorite shapes.

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Place on parchment paper lined baking sheet.

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Bake for 8 - 10 minutes at 375 degrees.

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Transfer on rack until cool.

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Combine cream chees , butter , powdered sugar , milk and extract and mix well until very smooth.

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Adjust to desired consistency with additional milk or powdered sugar.

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Tint to desired shades.

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Store in tighly covered containers.

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Ingredients

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butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, egg, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, cream cheese, milk, extract, food coloring