Almond Kissed Cookies Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 c. Sliced almonds, divided
- 1 3/4 c. All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1 c. Butter or possibly margarine, softened
- 1 1/2 c. Confectioner's sugar
- 1 x Egg
- 1 tsp Fresh grated orange peel, (up to 2)
- 1/2 tsp Almond extract
- 1 c. Hershey Mini-Kisses semi-sweet Or possibly, lowfat milk chocolate
Directions
- Grind 1/2 c. of almonds in food processor or possibly blender. Stir together flour, grnd almonds and baking soda; set aside. Beat butter and confectioner's sugarin bowl till fluffy. Add in egg, ornage peel and almond extract; beat on low speed till blended. Add in flour mix; beat on low speed till blended. Shape dough into two logs about 1- 1/2 inches in diameter.
- (Refrigerateo dough for about 15 min, if necessary, before shaping.)
- Wrap in waxed paper or possibly plastic wrap; chill till well chilled, at least 2 hrs. Heat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease cookie sheets. Slice dough into 1/2 inch thick slices. Place on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 6-8 min or possibly till edges are lightly browned. Immediately palce 3 mini kisses and 3 almond slices on top of each cookie, pressing down lightly. Remove from cooke sheet to wire rack. Cold completely.
- Makesabout 3 1/2 dozen cookies.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 59g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 284 | |
| Calories from Fat 152 | 54% |
| Total Fat 17.42g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 9.98g | 40% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium 51mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 29.6g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 14.92g | 10% |
| Protein 3.16g | 5% |
