Favorite Macaroon Kisses

• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2 teaspoons orange juice
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
• Candied cherries
• chocolate kisses

1. In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, extract and juice. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 3 cups coconut. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
2. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining coconut. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately place a cherry or chocolate kiss on top of each cookie. Cool 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/favorite-macaroon-kisses/ (may not work)