Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cheese Cookies

Preparation

1. In a bowl combine the butter, cream cheese and sugar.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Add the egg and extract.
4. Blend until mixture is light and fluffy, almost like a spreadable frosting consistency.
5. Slowly add flour, about 1 cup at a time.
6. The cookie dough will be sticky.
7. Separate dough into flat rounds; wrap between plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour or in freezer for 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 325.
9. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
10. Roll dough flat to about 1/4 inch thick.
11. Cut with your favorite cookies cutter.
12. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookies are slightly golden.
13. Makes about 2 dozen cookies depending on the size.
14. I like to frost these melted semi sweet chocolate chips.

Be sure to chill the dough well before rolling out.