Orange Cream Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. In a bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and orange zest until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the flour until the dough comes together.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to 1/4 inch thick.
4. Cut out cookies with a cookie cutter and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.
6. Remove from cookie sheet to cool on wire racks.

Interesting Facts

• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
• You can use any flavor of zest to add a unique flavor to these cookies.
• These cookies are a great addition to any holiday cookie platter.