Almond Cream Spritz (cookie press)
Source: Better Homes & Gardens Christmas Cookies, 1995 Makes about 60

1 cup butter, softened
1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
almonds, finely chopped

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

Bake in a 375F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges of cookies are firm but not brown. Remove cookies and cool on wire racks.