Almond Kissed Cookies Recipe

• 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

1. Grind 1/2 c. of almonds in food processor or possibly blender.
2. Stir together flour, grnd almonds and baking soda; set aside.
3. Beat butter and confectioner's sugarin bowl till fluffy.
4. Add in egg, ornage peel and almond extract; beat on low speed till blended.
5. Add in flour mix; beat on low speed till blended.
6. Shape dough into two logs about 1- 1/2 inches in diameter.
7. (Refrigerateo dough for about 15 min, if necessary, before shaping.)
8. Wrap in waxed paper or possibly plastic wrap; chill till well chilled, at least 2 hrs.
9. Heat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
10. Slice dough into 1/2 inch thick slices.
11. Place on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
12. Bake 6-8 min or possibly till edges are lightly browned.
13. Immediately palce 3 mini kisses and 3 almond slices on top of each cookie, pressing down lightly.
14. Remove from cooke sheet to wire rack.
15. Cold completely.
16. Makesabout 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

almonds, allpurpose, baking soda, butter, sugar, egg, orange peel, milk chocolate

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/almond-kissed-cookies-63814 (may not work)