Almond Pastry Sticks

Layered pastry cookie

Combine sugar and almond extract and stir well.

Set aside.

In large mixer mix , mix butter , cream cheese , flour , baking powder , and salt.

Low speed until dough forms.

Knead on floured surface until smooth.

Divide in half.

Roll first half into large rectangle.

Sprinkle with 3 t sugar mixture.

Fold in thirds , rotate 1 / 4 turn.

Roll out and repeat 2 more times.

Roll out a third time and cut into 36 cookies - 12x3.

Ungreased cookie sheet , 400 degrees , 8-9 minutes.

sugar, almond extract, butter, cream cheese, flour, baking powder, salt