Almond Cream Spritz Cookies

• butter↗1 cup

  softened

• cream cheese↗1 package

  softened

• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• almond extract↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• vanilla↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour↗2 cups
• finely chopped almonds

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Beat butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until well combined.

2. 2

   Add sugar, almond extract, and vanilla.

3. 3

   Beat till combined.

4. 4

   Beat in flour.

5. 5

   Cover and chill dough for 30 minutes or till easily worked but not too stiff.

6. 6

   Pack dough into a cookie press.

7. 7

   Force dough through press onto ungreased cookie sheets.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with almonds.

9. 9

   Bake in a 375° oven for 8-10 minutes or till edges of cookies are firm but not brown.

10. 10

    Remove cookies and cool on wire racks.