MACAROON KISSES

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One taste and I think you'll agree this is the best coconut cookie you've ever tasted. These eye-catching cookies are always the first to disappear from the cookie tray. -Angie Lansman, Perry, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
2 teaspoons orange juice
2 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut, divided
1 package (12 ounces) milk chocolate kisses

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, orange juice and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 3-2/3 cups coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. , Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in remaining coconut. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. , Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.