Snow-Covered Almond Crescents

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Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 1 hr 2 min
Makes: About 5 dozen cookies or 30 servings, 2 cookies each

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 PLANTERS Slivered Almonds
3/4 cup powdered sugar

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.
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Shape 1-inch balls of dough into crescent shapes; place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
BAKE 10 to 12 min. or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on wire racks. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cool completely.

KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS

Variation Pecan Crescents
Substitute finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans for the almonds.

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

NUTRITION INFORMATION
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 160
Total fat 9g
Saturated fat 4g
Cholesterol 20mg
Sodium 85mg
Carbohydrate 18g
Dietary fiber 1g
Sugars 10g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 4%DV
Vitamin C 0%DV
Calcium 0%DV
Iron 4%DV