Raspberry Almond Kiss Cookies

Name: Raspberry Almond Kiss Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 42 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup butter, softened; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup white sugar for decoration; 40 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; 4 teaspoons raspberry jam; 0.25 teaspoon almond extract

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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.

Recipe by M E Blevins

Updated on July 20, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

2 mins

Total Time:

42 mins

Servings:

36

Yield:

3 dozen

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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

Directions

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 (per serving)

121	Calories
4g	Fat
20g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	6%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 77mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 1g
Calcium 16mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 35mg	1%

* 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.