These classic cutout cookies start with a soft, buttery dough enriched with cream cheese for extra tenderness, plus a flax gel that keeps everything bound together beautifully. Chilling the dough before rolling means clean cuts and crisp edges every time, whatever shapes you're working with. They bake up soft in the center with just a hint of golden color along the bottom, never dry or overbaked. A smooth, pourable glaze finishes each cookie with a glossy shine, and food coloring lets you customize the look for any occasion. Once set, the glaze hardens just enough to stack the cookies without smudging, making these an easy make-ahead treat. It's a solid pick to keep in your added sugar–conscious baking rotation.
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In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 3 tbsp water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the flax gel and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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