Almond Pinecones

Try this tasty party favorite that's just
a great treat for the Christmas holidays!

Ingredients
1 1/4 cup almonds whole natural
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
5 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon scallions, spring or green onions chopped
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
Spread almonds in a single layer in shallow pan.
Bake at 300 degre F. for 15 minutes, stirring often,
until almonds just begin to turn color.
Combine cream cheese (let soften first)
and mayonnaise; mix well.
Add bacon, onion, dill and pepper; mix well.
Cover and chill overnight.
To serve, form cheese mixture into
shapes of 2 pinecones on serving platter.
Beginning at narrow end, press almonds at
slight angle into cheese mixture in rows.
Continue overlapping rows until all cheese is covered.
Garnish with artificial pine sprigs.
Serve with crackers. Makes 1 1/2 cups.