Almond Kisses

By Kmac_4

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 C melted butter
• 2 C sugar
• 1 t vanilla
• 1 t almond extract
• 1/8 C molasses ( 2 T)
• 1 1/2 t baking soda
• 1 t baking powder
• 1 t salt (1/2 t if almonds are salted)
• 1 1/2 C finely ground almonds
• 2 beaten eggs
• 4 C flour
• 13 oz. bag Hershey's Kisses

Preparation

Step 1

Add sugar to melted butter--then vanilla, almond extract and molasses. Stir. Add baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Add ground almonds. Add beaten eggs and stir. Add flour. Mix well.

Let dough firm up for few minutes. Form into walnut size balls. Arrange on a greased cookie sheet. Kisses should be cut in half top down. Press into balls--cut side down.

Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool on sheet for 2 minutes.