JACK-O-LANTERN COOKIES 
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. butter
Granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. grated orange rind
3 c. sifted powdered sugar
Few drops red and yellow food coloring (optional)
3 1/4 c. flour

Combine 1 1/2 packages cream cheese, butter, 1 cup granulated sugar and vanilla, mixing until well blended. Add flour, mix well. Chill several hours or overnight.

Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls; place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten each to 3 inch circle with bottom of drinking glass dipped in granulated sugar. Bake at 350 degrees, 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Combine remaining cream cheese, milk and rind, mixing until well blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Tint frosting orange with food coloring. Frost cookies. Decorate with raisins, licorice laces and candy corn to resemble Jack-O-Lanterns. Approximately 3 dozen.

 

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