Almond Kiss Cookies

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kathy Aldrich

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 14, 2022

These kiss cookies are unbelievable! They're easy to make, look elegant and are absolutely delicious. Almond, raspberry and chocolate flavors make a delectable combination. —Kathy Aldrich, Webster, New York

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Almond Kiss Cookies

Yield:40 cookies
Prep:30 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Additional sugar
  • 40 milk chocolate kisses with almonds
  • glaze:
    • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
    • 1 tablespoon milk
    • 4 teaspoons raspberry jam
    • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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Directions

  1. In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  2. Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in additional sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool on wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cookies.