Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   8      ounces        cream cheese
   2      pounds        confectioner's sugar
   1      teaspoon      almond extract
                        green food coloring
   1      cup           chopped almonds
   1      cup           fresh cranberries -- or frozen
                        -- rinsed and drained

Preparation:

In a bowl, mash cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners sugar. Beat in almond extract and enough green food coloring to make a bright green. Knead in almonds. Line a 9 inch square pan with foil and press half of the fudge into an even layer. Place cranaberries evenly over fudge. Cover with remaining fudge and press until even. Chill for several hours. Cut into 1 inch squares with a sharp knife. Store in Refrigerator until ready to serve. Makes 81 one inch squares.