Snow Covered Almond Crescents

1 pkg cream cheese
3/4 c butter
1 c sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 c finely chopped almonds
3/4 c icing sugar

Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla and almond extract until well blended.
Add flour and baking soda and mix well.
Stir in almonds and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls and form each ball into a crescents shape.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly browned.
Sprinkle with icing sigar and cool completly.