Almond Butter Cookies With Cream Cheese

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I have had this recipe for so long that i can't remember where it came from, but i think i got it out of a magazine or newspaper. I like it because you can use the dough in so many different ways. For the holidays, you can press half of a candied cherry in the center of unbaked cookie, and then after baking drizzle with either white or dark chocolate, melted.

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Steps

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Cream sugar , butter , cream cheese until fluffy.

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Add egg and flavorings.

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Beat until smooth.

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Add flour and baking powder , mixing well.

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Drop dough by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets and flatten with a flat bottomed drinking glass which has been dipped in sugar.

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Or: force dough through a cookie press.

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Or: chill dough 1 to 1 1 / 2 hours and roll out on lightly floured surface.

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Cut with cookie cutters.

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Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes , or slightly less if you like a not-so-crispy cookie.

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These cookies are best if they are not baked too brown.

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Ingredients

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sugar, butter, cream cheese, egg, vanilla, almond extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder