Make Ahead Almond Butter Sticks - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.