Chocolate Kiss Cream Cheese Cookies

By srumbel

These creamy, light cookies are made better with a kiss!
from pipandebby.com

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons almond extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, for rolling
• 42 milk chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped

Details

Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), combine the butter, cream cheese, sugar, egg and almond extract and beat on medium speed until creamy and free of lumps.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Gradually add to the butter mixture and beat on medium speed until just combined.

Add the confectioner's sugar to a small bowl. Scoop out tablespoon-size chunks of batter and form balls using your hands. Roll balls in powdered sugar to coat completely. Place onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden around edges. Immediately press a kiss into the center of each cookie.

Serves: 42