Almond Cookies With Kisses
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
3 dozen
ingredients
- 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
directions
- 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.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Cathleen Colbert
Bakersfield, CA
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