Almond Yummies

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 eggs
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ).

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and sugar, add almond extract and eggs; mix until well combined. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, place on a cookie sheet, and place an almond slice on to top of each one. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden brown.

Yields 2 dozen.

Snow Flakes

1 cup butter flavored shortening
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ).

In a medium bowl, cream together shortening, cream cheese, and sugar. Beat in egg yolk, vanilla, and orange zest. Continue beating until light and fluffy. Gradually stir in flour, salt, and cinnamon. Fill the cookie press, and form cookies on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet, and cool on wire racks.

Yields 6 dozen.