Crackled Crescents - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. butter or margarine, softened
2 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. almond extract
3 c. miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 Tbsp. shortening
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

Preparation

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour and baking powder.
Set aside.