Plump, tender little cream cheese cookies, rolled in confectioners' sugar and optional walnuts, look like little snowballs. They have a hint of almond flavor.
Preparation Time
23 mins
Cooking Time
6 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Calories
170 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Beat the shortening, butter, cream cheese, and sugar together in a bowl until the mixture is creamy and thoroughly blended. Mix in the almond extract, vanilla extract, and flour; stir to combine. Scoop up dough by rounded tablespoons, and roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place the balls about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift the confectioners' sugar into a shallow bowl, stir in the walnuts, and set aside.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies turn slightly golden at the edges, about 6 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 1 minute, then roll in the confectioners' sugar-walnut mixture while still a little warm.
