INGREDIENTS
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Sugar Cookie Layer:
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1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 large egg
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Filling and topping
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1 egg separated
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
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2 eggs
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1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
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1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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3 drops red food color
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1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, finely chopped, drained on paper towels
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1 (12 oz) bag semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
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1/2 cup butter or margarine
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1/2 cup whipping cream