SNOW-COVERED ALMOND CRESCENT COOKIES

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Make classic almond crescent cookies with a dusting of 'snow'-powdered sugar!-on top! Snow-Covered Almond Crescent Cookies are a great option to serve after dinner or to add to your cookie exchange.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 1h12m

Yield 5 doz. or 30 servings, 2 cookies each

Number Of Ingredients 9

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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 slivered almonds
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

Beat first 5 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Stir in nuts. Refrigerate 30 min.
Heat oven to 350°F. Roll dough into 60 (1-inch) balls; shape each into crescent shape. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
Bake 10 to 12 min. or until lightly browned. Cool 3 min. on baking sheets; transfer to wire racks. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 85 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6402 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g