Mix all your dry ingredients except the sugar, in a separate bowl.

In a mixing bowl beat together the cream cheese, softened butter, sugar, vanilla and almond extract till creamy, and then slowly add the flour mixture.

Form it together into a rough ball, cover it, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Then roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface, and cut out your cookie shapes with cookie cutters.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven on lightly greased or parchments covered cookie sheets around 12 minutes.

Let cool and decorate!