1/2 c. butter
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. rice krispies, coarsely crushed
Red and green candied cherries

Cream together butter, cream cheese, sugar, and almond extract until light. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into butter mixture just until combined. Chill 1-2 hours. Shape into balls; roll in cereal and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Top each with cherry. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Cool on racks.