Snow-Covered Almond Crescents

Ingredients

• 1 pkg (8 oz) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup finely chopped Planters slivered almonds
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Beat cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar, vanilla and almond extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Stir in almonds; cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Shape 1-inch balls of dough into crescent shapes; place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on wire racks. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cool completely.

Notes

• Handwritten checkmark on the original.
• Pecan variation: use finely chopped pecans instead of almonds.
• Or shape the dough into balls, place 2 inches apart, flatten slightly and bake as directed.

Source: Kraft Foods