Snow-Covered Almond Crescent Cookies
Ingredients:
1 package (250g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup finely chopped almonds
3/4 cup icing sugar
Directions:
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 min.
2) Preheat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, then form each ball into crescent shape. Place, 2 inches apart, on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
3) Bake 12 to 15 min. or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks. Sprinkle with icing sugar; cool completely.
Makes about 50 to 60 cookies.