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Almond Cookies with Kisses
in Diana's Recipe Book
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| Servings: Makes 36 cookies |
| Comments: A classic almond cookie with a chocolate kiss, a perfect cookie for Christmas gift giving. |
Ingredients:  1 (10 oz.) package Hershey Kisses 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1 (7 oz.) box Odense Almond Paste 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks/6 oz./170g) butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 2 large egg whites, at room temperature 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract |
| Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F/160 degrees C. Set rack in center of oven. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Unwrap Kisses. 2. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a small bowl. Set aside. 3. Grate almond paste on large hole side of grater. 4. Combine almond paste, butter and 1/2 cup of the sugar in mixing bowl. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes, or until soft and fluffy. 5. Add egg whites and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. 6. Mix in flour mixture on low speed until just incorporated. 7. With a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, scoop enough dough to form a 1-inch ball. 8. Roll dough between palms to make balls. Roll balls in remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. 9. Place balls on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between for spreading. 10. Bake for 15 minutes or until bottoms are light golden. Gently press a Kiss™ in center of each warm cookie. Remove cookie to wire rack to cool. Makes 36 cookies. |
| Source: Odense |
| Date: October 22, 2006 |