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Almond Kiss Cookies

Almond Kiss Cookies
"These cookies are unbelievable!" raves Kathy Aldrich of Webster, New York, "They're easy to make, look elegant and are absolutely delicious. Almond, raspberry and chocolate flavors make a delectable combination."
40 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Additional sugar
  • 40 milk chocolate kisses with almonds
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 4 teaspoons raspberry jam
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and extract. Combine
  • the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  • Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in.
  • apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes
  • or until golden brown. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the
  • center of each cookie. Cool on wire racks. Combine glaze
  • ingredients; drizzle over cookies. Yield: 40 cookies.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 105 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 72 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
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