Ingredients

Cookie Dough
1 1/2 - cups sugar
1 - cup butter, softened
8 oz - cream cheese, softened
1 - egg
1/2 - teaspoon almond extract
1 - teaspoon vanilla
1/2 - teaspoon baking soda
1 - teaspoon baking powder
2 1/2 - cups all purpose flour
optional 1/2 cup finely ground almonds


Simple Chocolate Ganache

16 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped fine (or use chips)
16 ounces (2 cups) heavy cream
optional 2 teaspoons almond extract

Heat the heavy cream in a quart-sized, microwavable container and microwave for 3 to 4 minutes on high, or until it just begins to simmer; be careful not to allow cream to boil over. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes. Smooth with a wooden smooth till glossy and lumps are gone

FROSTING:
1/2 - cup butter softened
4 oz - cream cheese, softened
3 1/2 - cups powdered sugar
3-5 - tablespoons milk
1 - teaspoon vanilla
optional 2 tsp. almond extract

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