Crackled Crescents
["3 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 c. butter or margarine, softened", "2 c. sugar", "1 egg", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/4 tsp. almond extract", "3 c. miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips", "3 Tbsp. shortening", "1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened"]
["In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour and baking powder.", "Set aside."]
["flour", "baking powder", "butter", "sugar", "egg", "vanilla", "almond extract", "semi-sweet chocolate chips", "shortening", "cream cheese"]