Snow-Covered Almond Crescents

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Snow-Covered Almond Crescents

Ingredients:

1. 1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2. 3/4 cup butter, softened
3. 1 cup granulated sugar
4. 2 teaspoons vanilla
5. 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
6. 2 1/4 cups flour
7. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8. 1 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Slivered Almonds
9. 3/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

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.