The Best Hanukkah Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups butter, softened
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 2-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• ICING:
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 4 teaspoons meringue powder
• Blue and yellow paste food coloring