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Almond Creme Spritz Cookies
from: Better Homes and Gardens

1 cup Butter, softened
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese Softened
1/2 cup Sugar
1/2 tsp Almond extract
1/4 tsp Vanilla
2 cups All-purpose flour
Finely chopped almonds

Beat butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl till well combined. Add sugar, almond extract, and vanilla; beat till combined.

Beat in flour. Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes or till easily worked but not too stiff.

Pack dough into a cookie press. Force dough through press onto ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake in a 375 F. oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges of cookies are firm but not brown. Remove cookies and cool on wire racks.

Makes about 60

Make-ahead tip: Cool cookies completely. In an airtight or freezer container, arrange cookies in a single layer; cover with a sheet of waxed paper. Repeat layers, leaving enough air space to close container easily. Freeze up to 1 month.