Raspberry Almond Kiss Cookies

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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.

Submitted 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

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, milk, raspberry jam and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

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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 3%
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.