Snow Covered Cookies

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) package Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup finely chopped Planters Slivered Almonds
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1.Beat cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar, vanilla and almond extract in large bowl with 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.
3.Shape 1-inch balls of dough into crescent shapes; place, 2-inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
4.Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on wire racks. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cool completely.
Makes about 5 dozen cookies or 30 servings.
Variation: Pecan Crescents
Substitute finely chopped Planters Pecans for the almonds