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Almond Kiss Cookies

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

In a mixing 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°

Printed from tasteofhome.com Aug 28, 2008

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Almond Kiss Cookies cont.

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.