1 c. butter
3/4 c. unsifted cornstarch
1/3 c. unsifted powdered sugar
1 c. flour
Sliced almonds for garnish

ICING:

1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese
1 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Red or green food coloring

In a mixing bowl, beat butter at low speed until creamy. Slowly add cornstarch and powdered sugar. Turn speed to medium-high. Beat until fluffy. With wooden spoon, stir in flour. Dough will be soft. Cover, chill for 45 minutes.

Prepare frosting. Blend cream cheese with powdered sugar until creamy and smooth. Mixture will be stiff, mix in vanilla. Add food coloring, mix well.

Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Press a slight dent on top of each cookie. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes until cookies feel firm, but not brown. Cool. Garnish with spoonful of icing. Garnish with almonds.