Cookies: Almond Poppy

This began with a simple package of sugar cookie mix to create a dessert in a pinch but grew into quite the cookie.

Ingredients:

1 pouch sugar cookie mix
1/3 c. flour
1 TBSP. poppy seeds
1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 TBSP. almond extract
1 egg
1/4 c. sliced almonds

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, stir together all ingredients except almonds until a soft dough forms.
Roll dough into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press balls slightly to flatten and top with almonds to create a star.
Bake about 10 minutes or so- edges will be a light golden brown color.

I use this recipe when I do not have a lot of time but would like to have something delicious for guests. I usually serve these with my special Vanilla Rooibos Tea ( but that's for another post).


*This makes about 2 dozen cookies.