Desserts

Snow-Covered Almond Crescents

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kraft

I make this recipe every Christmas and send it overseas to my nephews in the military. All their buddies give it a thumbs up.

posted by

Mrs. Crazy

on 12/9/2010

time

prep:

20 min

total:

1 hr 12 min

servings

total:

Makes 5 doz. or 30 servings, 2 cookies each.

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What You Need

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

3/4

cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, softened

cup granulated sugar

tsp. vanilla

1/2

tsp. almond extract

2-1/4

cups flour

1/2

tsp. baking soda

cup finely chopped PLANTERS Slivered Almonds

3/4

cup powdered sugar

Make It

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.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Pecan Crescents

Substitute finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans for the almonds.

Snow-Covered Almond Balls

Prepare dough and shape into balls as directed. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake as directed.

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Mrs. Crazy

posted:12/9/2010

I make this recipe every Christmas and send it overseas to my nephews in the military. All their buddies give it a thumbs up.

a cook

posted:8/31/2009

Delicious!

swinsa

posted:12/17/2008

I made this and my hubby who doesn't like sweets much devoured them. I made 60 cookies on Sunday and Monday sent the last 7 to work with him. He shared with 3 guys at work and called and ask me to make them some more. They ALL loved them. They melt in your mouth and not to sweet. Easy to make too. I rolled mine then to the fridge then as I cooked them rolled them like a snake and shaped them. presto.

scottmindy5

posted:12/19/2007

I have made this twice now. First time followed the recipe and they were fantastic. Second time used reduced fat cream cheese and an extra 1/2 tsp of almond extract and again..FANTASTIC!!!

amy!!!

posted:12/5/2007

These were so good that the first time I made them for Christmas, I had to make a second batch before the family gathering because the first one was already gone!

a cook

posted:7/5/2007

really really good, big hit, everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. YUM!

1pokie

posted:2/21/2007

these cookies are soooo yummy. You won't even mind getting powder all over yourself.

chipchap

posted:12/13/2006

Pretty good recipe. My son liked it so it's a keeper. Not too sweet. Somewhat bland. I mixed all in my food processor and the result was great. Very easy to make. I rolled the dough between my palms to form the crescent shape. These cookies to do not spread much so you can pile quite a few on a cookie sheet. I only yielded about 4 dozen cookies rather than the 5 dozen as stated.

barbrus4

posted:6/13/2006

I made these cookies for a bake sale at work, everyone loved them. They sold out fast. I really enjoyed making them and I will make them again.

DJGreene1

posted:5/23/2006

Everyone that ate one went back for 3 and4. Melt in your mouth goodness.