ALMOND KISSES

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This recipe comes from the book "Fudge Cupcake Murder," a Hannah Swensen mystery by Joanne Fluke. I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds good!

Provided by RandiDB

Categories     Nuts

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups butter (3 sticks)
2 cups granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 cup molasses (2 Tbsp.)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt (if you are using salted almonds, cut the salt to 1/2 tsp.)
1 1/2 cups ground almonds (measure after grinding)
2 eggs
4 cups flour
13 ounces Hershey chocolate kisses

Steps:

  • Microwave the butter in your mixing bowl to melt it.
  • Add the sugar, vanilla, almond extract and molasses.
  • Stir until blended.
  • Add the baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Grind up the almonds. Add them to the bowl and mix.
  • Beat the eggs, then pour in and stir.
  • Add the flour and mix all the ingredients until thoroughly blended.
  • Let dough firm up for a few minutes.
  • Form into walnut-sized balls and arrange on a greased cookie sheet, 12 to a standard sheet.
  • Cut the Hershey's kisses in half so that each has a point and a base. Press the halves in the middle of your cookie balls, cut side down.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
  • Cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes and then remove to a wire rack to finishe cooling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713.8, Fat 46.1, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 123.1, Sodium 696.5, Carbohydrate 63.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 20.3, Protein 12.3

Emily Cervantes
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Almond kisses sound delicious! I'll have to add them to my list of recipes to try.


Kiera Maoin
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I've never had almond kisses before, but I'm intrigued. I think I'll give them a try.


Bismark Asare
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I'm definitely going to try making these almond kisses. They look so good!


Rennae Miller
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These almond kisses are the perfect holiday cookie. They're festive and delicious.


Ashrafuzzaman Sanim
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I love the way these almond kisses look. They're so delicate and elegant.


Alexandria Tingle
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These almond kisses are a great make-ahead cookie. I made them a few days ahead of time and they were still just as delicious.


Junior Menocal
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I'm not a big fan of almond paste, but I really enjoyed these almond kisses. The meringue is perfectly crispy and the almond paste is not too overpowering.


Jkkawser Jkkawser
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These almond kisses are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the way the almond paste and the meringue complement each other.


Baby Hair
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I was looking for a new cookie recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. These almond kisses are delicious! The almond paste gives them a unique flavor and the meringue is perfectly crispy.


Malachi
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These were so good! I love the combination of the almond paste and the meringue. I will definitely be making these again.


Dominic Kiptanui
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I've made these almond kisses several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


kevin mwanja
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These almond kisses were a delight! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The combination of the sweet almond paste and the crispy meringue was heavenly.