RASPBERRY ALMOND KISS COOKIES

Raspberry Almond Kiss Cookies image

So easy and tasty too. I got this recipe from my mother in law years ago. I prefer them without the kisses however they are good with or without them.

Provided by M.E. Blevins

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 42m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup white sugar for decoration
40 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
4 teaspoons raspberry jam
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, 1/2 cup white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. blend in the egg and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least one hour, or until easy to handle.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Roll dough into 1 inch balls, roll the balls in the remaining white sugar and place them 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. While hot from the oven, immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each one. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, milk, raspberry jam and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 76.7 mg, Sugar 11.1 g