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Snow-Covered Almond Crescents




Source of Recipe


kraft foods






List of Ingredients



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






Instructions



1. Beat cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar, vanilla and almond extract in a 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 degrees. Shape 1" balls of dough into crescent shapes; place, 2" apart, 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.
   






Final Comments


Makes: about 5 dozen cookies

VARIATION: Pecan Crescents - substitute finely chopped pecans for the almonds

VARIATION: Prepare dough and shape into balls as directed. Place, 2" apart, on baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake as directed.