Choice of -gram cracker crust

store bought, homemade, whatever

1/2 c whipping cream

1- 8oz pkg cream cheese

1/2c sugar

2T dark rum or orange juice

1T vanilla

1/4 tsp almont extract

~combine and mix until smooth

pour into crust, chill 3-4 hrs

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2 medium peaches, nectarines or any stone fruit thinly sliced

2T lemon juice

1/2c fresh rasperries, blueberries or any other small round berry

1/4c favorite preserves+2 T honey

Arrange sliced fruit on top of chilled cream filling.

Decorate with berries and drizzle mixed preserves on top of everything.

1c butter softened

1tsp vanilla

2 1/4c flour

1/8 tsp salt

3/4c chopped nuts

1/2c sifted powdered sugar for dusting

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Mix butter, sugar and vanilla

Sift flour and salt. Stir into mixture

Add nuts, chill dough

Roll into 1" balls place 2 1/2" apart

Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 20 mins @ 350deg.

After completely cooled, place into baggie with powdered sugar and shake until evenly coated.