Macaroon Kisses
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons orange juice
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut, divided
- 1 package (12 ounces) milk chocolate kisses
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, orange juice and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 3-2/3 cups coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
- Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in remaining coconut. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
- . Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
butter, cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, orange juice, almond, flour, baking powder, salt, coconut, milk chocolate kisses
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/macaroon-kisses/ (may not work)