1/2 c. butter
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 c. crisp rice cereal, 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 a cherry. Bake in 350 degree oven for 12-15 minutes. Cool on racks. Makes 4 dozen