Almond Poppy Seed Shortbread

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups flour
• 2 cups unsalted butter, softened at room temperat
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoons almond extract
• 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Recipe

• 1 cream together the butter, sugar, cream cheese, poppyseed and almond extract.
• 2 add the flour and blend well.
• 3 roll the dough into balls and press down with the palm of your hand to desired size.
• 4 the cookies will not spread.
• 5 place a sliced almond on top for accent.
• 6 bake at 350* for 15 minutes.