In mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat eggs, cream, vanilla and sug ar together until mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in yeast. Blend dry ingredi ents; mix in until dough is soft and can be handled easily for rolling. Divide in half. Roll out both halves 1/3" thick on floured board. Cut with Christmas c ooky cutters (star, bell, tree, etc.) Fry in deep fat heated to 375 until brown . Drain on absorbent paper. Serve plain, sugared or glazed.