Snow-Covered Almond Crescents

SNOW-COVERED ALMOND CRESCENTS

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup finely chopped slivered almonds
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Beat cream cheese, butter, 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 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape 1 inch balls of dough into crescent shapes; place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on wire racks. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; cool completely. 5 dozen cookies.