Tracie's Cherry Chocolate Kisses

By traciesparks

Ingredients

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter or margarine softened
• 2 teaspoons maraschino cherry liquid
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 to 4 drops red food coloring
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained, chopped
• 48 About 48 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven 350 F. In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, cherry liquid, almond extract and food coloring. Blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour and salt; mix well. Stir in cherries. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350 F. for 8-10 minutes or until edges are light and golden brown. Immediately top each cookie with candy kiss, pressing down firmly. Remove from cookie sheet.