Ingredients

• ½ tsp cherry syrup from CherryMan maraschino cherries jar
• 3oz cream cheese
• ¼ tsp almond extract
• 2½ - 3c confectioners sugar 
• Parchment paper
• Food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. In a small mixing bowl, add cream cheese, cherry syrup, almond extract and optional food coloring of your choice. Beat until well combined. 

2. Add 1½ cups of the confectioners sugar to mixing bowl and beat on low until no powder remains, then increase speed for an additional 3 minutes.  

3. Lightly powder work surface with confectioners sugar and knead in remaining confectioners sugar until you have achieved a soft playdoh-like consistency and the dough is no longer sticky.

4. Shape dough into ½ inch balls and place on parchment paper. Flatten with bottom of decorative glass for this vintage look, or flatten with fork to create a crosshatch pattern.

5. Allow to stand 1-2 hours to harden. Store in airtight containers in refrigerator.