I thought I’d share one of my favorite indulgences this time of year that’s maybe not so ordinary, but very easy.

Cream Cheese Cookies

1/2 pound butter, softened

1 package cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

3/4 cup chopped nuts (I prefer pecans)

2 cups flour

Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar.  Stir in vanilla, flour and nuts.  Roll in a damp cloth (or waxed paper) and place in refrigerator for at least a couple of hours.  Slice thin (about 1/4″) and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or just until edges begin to brown.

For what it’s worth, these freeze well and taste just as good frozen as fresh!