Perfect Sugar Cookies – Cut Out Christmas Shapes

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups

sifted all purpose flour

3/4 cup

superfine sugar

1/4 tsp

salt

1 cup

unsalted butter (cut into 1/2-inch pieces, softened)

2 tbsp

cream cheese (softened)

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

For Decorating Cookies

Royal Icing or Frosting in various colors

Sprinkles

Royal Icing

4 cups

sifted powdered sugar

3 tbsp

meringue powder

1/2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

6 tbsp

warm water (less for stiff icing and more for thin icing)

Gel food coloring (optional)