Almond Kiss Cookies

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min. + cooling

Makes

40 cookies

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022
These kiss cookies are unbelievable! They're easy to make, look elegant and are absolutely delicious. Almond, raspberry and chocolate flavors make a delectable combination. —Kathy Aldrich, Webster, New York

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 105 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.