Using almond flour in addition to all-purpose flour gives the cookies a lighter texture than normal. The cream cheese, however, provides the comforting, rich taste you’d expect. Thus ...

This recipe for cream cheese cookies from TheKitchn ... nine things that you likely already have in your pantry: sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

Makes about 4 dozen bar cookies ... 1 stick butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low, add powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon almond extract, and mix until ...