Kiss Cookies

these are delicious. i do not use the walnuts as we are allergic to them, but i do dust them with confectioners sugar as it makes them look prettier. i have had this recipe for over 20 years so i do not remember where i got it. prep time includes 1 hour chill time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 54
• Yields: 54 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup  finely chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 3⁄4 cups flour
• 9  ounces  milk chocolate kisses (about 54)
•  confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla.
2. You may use an electric mixer, if you desire.
3. Add the flour and the walnuts if you are using them.
4. Stir until thoroughly mixed (or beat on low speed until thoroughly mixed).
5. Cover the dough and chill.
6. Meanwhile, unwrap the chocolate kisses.
7. Cover each kiss completely with about a tablespoon of the dough.
8. Roll in hands to form a ball.
9. Place each cookie on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 375° for about 10 to 12 minutes until bottoms are golden and cookies look set.
10. Cool slightly then remove to wire racks to cool.
11. completely.
12. You may dust them with confectioners sugar.