Lemon Kiss Cookies

By trishg

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 butter softened
• 3 tablespoon lemon extract
• 2 3/4 c flour
• 1 1/2 c chopped almonds
• 1 13 oz milk chocolate candy kisses unwrapped
• Powders Sugar
• 1/2 c semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Preparation

Step 1

1. In large bowl, combine sugar, butter and lemon extract; beat until light and fluffy. Add flour and almonds
beat at low speed until well blended. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerator at least 1 hour for easier handling.

2. Heat over 375. Shape scant 1 tablespoon dough around each candy kiss, covering completely. Roll in hands to form ball; place on ungreased cookie sheets.

3. Bake at 375 for 8 to 12 min. or until cookies are set and bottom edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool 5 minutes or until completely cooled.

4. Lightly sprinkle cooled cookies with powdered sugar. In small saucepan, combine chocolate chips and shortening; cook and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let stand until set store in lightly covered container.