Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In a mixer, cream together cream cheese and shortening.

Step 3

Add sugar, egg yolk, flour, salt, and vanilla and thoroughly combine.

Step 4

Drop by level teaspoons onto cookie sheet.

Step 5

Sprinkle with colored sugars to decorate before placing into the oven.

Step 6

Bake for 13-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.