Lemon Kiss Cookies

Nice variation from the original version. Everyone in my family loves them.

• Ready In: 43 mins
• Yields: 6 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups butter or 1 1⁄2 cups margarine, softened
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon  lemon extract
• 2 3⁄4 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups  finely chopped  almonds
• 1 (14 ounce) bag  Hershey chocolate kisses
•  powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1  tablespoon shortening

Directions

1. In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and lemon extract until fluffy. Add flour and almonds; beat at low speed until blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
2. Shape tablespoonful dough around each candy kiss, covering completely. Roll in hands to form ball.
3. Bake at 375F on ungreased cookie sheets for 8-12 minutes.
4. Melt chocolate chips and shortening together over low heat; drizzle over cookies.