Snowflake sugar cookie cut-outs

Ingredients:
17.5-ounce package dry sugar cookie mix
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or other flavoring
1 cup all-purpose flour

Royal Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon meringue powder
Water, for icing consistency

Directions:
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Combine the cookie mix with the cream cheese until crumbly. Mix in the eggs and flavoring until well combined. Add enough flour to make a firm dough that can be rolled out. Roll dough out on lightly floured board to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out snow flakes, doves, or other desired shapes.
3.Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for about 8 minutes.
4.While the cookies are baking, make the icing by combining powdered sugar and meringue powder. Add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until it reaches desired consistency.
5.Decorate cookies with royal icing. Allow to dry for 1 hour.

Rating/comments: (8.5/10)-the cookies are yummy but the icing may be too overpowering