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Philadelphia Snowmen Cookies 1 Package (8 ounces) Philadelphia Cream Cheese softened 3/4 cup (1 1/2 stickes) butter or margarine 1/2 teaspooon baking soda Sifted powdered sugar Miniature peanut butter cups (optional)
Mix cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Shape dough into equal number of 1/2 -inch and 1-inch diameter balls. Using 1 small and 1 large ball for each snowman, place balls, slightly overlapping, on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten to 1/4-inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in additional flour. Repeat with remaining balls. Bake at 325 degrees F for 19 to 21 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Sprinkle each snowman with sifted powdered sugar. Decorate with icing as desired. Cut peanut butter cups in half for hats. Makes about 3 dozen cookies Helpful TipsAdd a professional finish to baked goods by sifting with powdered sugar. Place powdered sugar in a sieve. Tap the edge of the sieve with an open palm as you move it back and forth over the cooled cookies, cake or quick bread.
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