Snow-Covered Almond Crescents Recipe

Snow-Covered Almond Crescents Recipe

  • 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Slivered Almonds
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  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 degrees F. Shape 1-inch balls of dough into crescent shapes; place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
  3. Bake 10 to 12 min. or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on wire racks. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cool completely.
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