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Lemon Kiss Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 ½ cups margarine or butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 ¾ cups All Purpose Flour
1 ½ cups finely chopped almonds
1 14 oz. pkg. milk chocolate candy kisses
Powdered sugar
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 Tbsp. shortening
Directions:
Directions:
In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, and lemon extract until light and fluffy.
Lightly spoon flour into a measuring cup; level off.
Gradually add flour and almonds; mix well.
Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour for easier handling.
Heat oven to 375
Using a scant tablespoon of dough, press around each candy kiss to cover completely.
Roll in hands to form a ball.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375 for 8 to 12 minutes or until set and the bottom edges are light golden brown.
Cool for 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.
Cool completely.
Lightly sprinkle cooled cookies with powdered sugar.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over each cookie.
Allow the glaze to set before storing.
6 dozen cookies.

 

 

 

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