3 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. almond or peppermint flavor

Combine above ingredients in a large bowl.

Add:

1 2/3 c. flour

Knead in a bowl 1 to 2 minutes adding additional flour until smooth, pliable and not sticky. (Dough is easier to shape the more it's handled). Place shaped cookies on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until edges are light brown. Store left over dough in refrigerator up to two weeks. Return dough to room temperature before using.