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Spend time with family and friends making and decorating these fun holiday cookies. Then, treat yourself to a serving of these festive cookies.

Hanukkah Sugar Cookies

1 (8-ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
Colored sugar or decorating icings

1. Beat cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add flour; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. Roll dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch-thickness.
4. Cut into shapes with 2-inch cookie cutters; sprinkle with colored sugar. Or, leave plain to frost later with decorating icing (after cookies are baked and cooled). Place on ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Cool completely.

Makes 4 1/2 dozen or 27 servings.

Great Substitute:
Substitute 1/2 teaspoon almond extract for the vanilla extract.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories 130, Total fat 10g, Saturated fat 6g, Cholesterol 25mg, Sodium 105mg, Carbohydrate 10g, Dietary fiber 0g, Sugars 3g, Protein 2g, Vitamin A 8%DV, Vitamin C 0%DV, Calcium 0%DV, Iron 2%DV.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Kraft Food, Inc.