3 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. butter, softened
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1/2 c. chocolate chips

In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour and baking powder; set aside. In a large mixer bowl beat butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, almond extract; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture, beating well. Divide dough into thirds. Cover and chill overnight.

Stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and shape into crescent like form. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake in oven at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Chill and dip half of cookie in melted chocolate and decorate with nuts, coconut or sprinkles.

Makes about 36 cookies.