Snow Covered Almond Crescents |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 42 Minutes |
Ready In: 72 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Kraft. Ingredients:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened |
3/4 cup butter, softened |
1 cup granulated sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
2 1/4 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
1 cup slivered almonds, finely chopped |
confectioners' sugar, for dusting |
Directions:
1. Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
2. Add flour and baking soda; mix well.
3. Add almond extract and chopped almonds to dough.
4. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
6. Shape 1-inch balls of dough into crescent shapes, then place on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
7. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. Cool slightly on wire racks; sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
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