Make Ahead Almond Butter Sticks

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• 2 cups Make Ahead Cookie Mix
• 1 egg, separated
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Mix sugar and almond flavoring and set aside. In a separate bowl mix butter, cheese and egg yolk. Stir in Make Ahead Cookie Mix.

Roll onto flat surface. Cut in half. Place 1 half on greased cookie sheet. Spoon on almond and sugar mix. Place 2nd half on top. Brush with slightly beaten egg white.

Bake 22 – 30 minutes. Let cool at least 30 minutes. Cut into 1/2 inch strips.