Recipes
Almonds

ALMOND CHOCOLATE KISS COOKIES

Makes 24 Servings

Ready in 1 hr. 2 mins.

Almond flavor and crunch in a rich cookie, topped off with a candy kiss. Give one to your Valentine, or bake up a batch at Christmas.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup PLANTERS Slivered Almonds, toasted and finely chopped
  • 24 chocolate candy kisses

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Beat sugar and margarine or butter in large bowl with mixer at medium speed until creamy. Blend in egg and almond extract.

2. Mix flour and baking soda in small bowl; stir into egg mixture.

3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in toasted almonds. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 7 to 9 minutes or until lightly golden; remove from oven. Before cookies cool, top each with a candy kiss, pressing lightly into center of each cookie.

4. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight container

TIME

  • Prep. Time : 25 mins.
  • Cook Time : 7 mins.
  • Total TIme : 1 hr. 2 mins.