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

AAbid Ibrahim
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I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Omaet Roman
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These cookies are amazing! They are so soft and chewy, and the almond flavor is perfect.


Agatha Sackey
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I made these cookies for my friends and they loved them. They are so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Kashif Umer
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These cookies are so good! They are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.


Achilies Achilies
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I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.


Rashed Alam
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These cookies are a great snack or dessert. They are so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Holden Hamilton
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery.


Md abdul Mothin
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These cookies are so good! I love the combination of almonds and chocolate.


Raphael Musyoka
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I've made these cookies several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Waqas Ahmad Wattoo
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These cookies are amazing! They are so soft and chewy, and the almond flavor is perfect.


Fatema Tul Nishi
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They are so delicious and easy to make.


Robi Chowdhury
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These cookies are so good! They are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery.


Mohamed Abdi
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I love this recipe! The almond kisses are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit.


Mickala Mitchell
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These almond kisses are a delightful treat! They are easy to make and taste delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. They are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty.