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Lemon Kiss Cookies

Lemon Kiss Cookies

Name: Lemon Kiss Cookies
Yield: 5 dozen
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups butter, softened; ¾ cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon extract; 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups chopped almonds; 60 piece (blank)s milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped; ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration; 3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Rating: 4.29 stars

17 Ratings
14 Reviews
5 Photos

Lemon flavored cookies wrapped around a chocolate kiss and drizzled in chocolate. Yum-m-mmm!

By Theresa DiPaolo

Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

5 dozen

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 60 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 ½ cups butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chopped almonds
60 piece (blank)s milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In large bowl, beat butter, 3/4 cup sugar and lemon extract until light and fluffy. Add flour and almonds; beat at low speed until well blended. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour for easier handling.

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Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Step 3

Shape scant tablespoons dough around each kiss, covering completely. Roll in hands to form ball. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8-12 minutes until set and bottom edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove to rack and cool completely. Sprinkle cookies with confectioners' sugar.
Step 4

In small pan, melt chocolate squares and stir in oil until smooth. Drizzle over each cookie.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

121.5 calories; 1.6 g protein; 11.6 g carbohydrates; 13.3 mg cholesterol; 36.8 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (14)

Most helpful positive review

PUNKYHOPS

08/29/2002

I've used this recipe in the past and it's DELICIOUS. They are something different but very much worth the effort! They are quick and fun after you've chilled the dough but that factor alone makes these a little less than kid-friendly. Give it a try! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

HOOKEDONJESUS

08/15/2007

These were ok. Nothing special and I was really rooting for them. I will probably not make these again. If Im going to make a cookie with a hershey's kiss it will be the peanut butter blossoms. Read More

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17 Ratings

5 star values: 10
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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PUNKYHOPS

08/29/2002

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Jeniece

11/23/2006

I made this recipe with three variations: (1) All ingrediants were organic (2) I had no lemon juice only extract (3) I used dark chocolate kisses instead of milk chocolate. Recipe came out great although I do not recommend the lemon extract. The flavor of the lemon juice is a lot better. Read More

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bellablu

12/15/2006

Thanks for a great recipe Read More

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Danielle Caryn Metzler

04/04/2015

More than one person came up to me after I baked these and told me they were the best cookies they've ever had! I used lemon extract and they were very tasty. They are buttery rich! Read More

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HOOKEDONJESUS

08/14/2007

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Marie

10/02/2007

Absolutely delicious! A wonderful cookie. I have been looking for this recipe forever. My aunt used to make the same cookies at christmas but I could never get the recipe off of her. Thank you so much. Read More

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Amy W

12/16/2008

Delicious buttery cookie!!! YUM! I had a problem with my cookies spreading however. The recipe doesn't say to but I had to chill mine after molding to keep them from spreading too far. I also used two or three semi-sweet chocolate chunks in place of the kisses. Just a personal preference for darker chocolate! Thanks for the great recipe. I made these once when I was a teenager and was so pleased to find the recipe again! Read More

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R. M. Hutchinson, Jr.

08/10/2014

I used 14 chocolate chips instead of kisses. I also added mint. I did not add almonds. Read More

Sarah Ambriz

04/19/2019

I made a powdered sugar icing with lemon juice lemon zest and water and smoothed some over the top then drizzled the chocolate on top. Nice airy cookie but I think I had too much dough around the kiss - the recipe's suggestion to use a scant tablespoon of dough is a good one. Also I added zest to the dough. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Lemon Kiss Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 60
Calories: 121.5

% Daily Value *

protein: 3 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 12 %

saturated fat: 21 %

cholesterol: 4 %

vitamin a iu: 3 %

niacin equivalents: 5 %

vitamin b6: 1 %

vitamin c:

folate: 3 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 3 %

magnesium: 4 %

potassium: 1 %

sodium: 2 %

thiamin: 5 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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PUNKYHOPS

08/29/2002

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Jeniece

11/23/2006

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bellablu

12/15/2006

Thanks for a great recipe

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Danielle Caryn Metzler

04/04/2015

More than one person came up to me after I baked these and told me they were the best cookies they've ever had! I used lemon extract and they were very tasty. They are buttery rich!

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(1)

HOOKEDONJESUS

08/14/2007

These were ok. Nothing special and I was really rooting for them. I will probably not make these again. If Im going to make a cookie with a hershey's kiss it will be the peanut butter blossoms.

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(1)

Marie