Almond Kiss Cookies
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Almond Kiss Cookies
Tasteofhome.com
Adapted from Taste of Home February/March 2001
Reviews rate this recipe 4.5 of 5 stars.
Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min. + cooling
Yield: 40 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."
Ingredients:
� 1/2 cup margarine or 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
� 1/8 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.
1 serving (1 each) equals 105 calories, 4 g fat (.9 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 64 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.
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