ALMOND COOKIES WITH KISSES

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Make and share this Almond Cookies With Kisses recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cathleen Colbert

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces Hershey chocolate kisses
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
7 ounces almond paste, grated
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar, divided
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in center. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Unwrap Kisses.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine grated Almond Paste, butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar in mixing bowl. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes, or until soft and fluffy.
  • Add egg whites and vanilla. Beat until well mixed.
  • Mix in flour mixture on low speed until just incorporated.
  • With a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, scoop enough dough to form a 1-inch ball.
  • Roll dough between palms to make balls. Roll balls in remaining 1/2 cup of sugar.
  • Place balls on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between for spreading.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until bottoms are light golden. Gently press a Kiss™ in center of each warm cookie. Remove cookie to wire rack to cool. Store in airtight container between wax paper for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1810.8, Fat 94.4, SaturatedFat 48.6, Cholesterol 143.8, Sodium 900.5, Carbohydrate 220.9, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 141.2, Protein 25.1

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