Basic Cream-Cheese Cookies

Directions

In a large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat butter, cream cheese, sugar and lemon peel until light and fluffy; with mixer at low speed, beat in flour and salt to blend well.

Flatten dough to disk shape; refrigerate wrapped in plastic, 30 minutes.

Work with ¼ dough at a time; keep remainder refrigerated.

Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃). Roll dough out to ⅛ or ¼ inch thickness on lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes; or, mold into shapes.

Place on ungreased cookie sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart, bake 10 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness of dough, until light browned.

Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight container.