Lemon Kiss Cookies # 2

Name: Lemon Kiss Cookies # 2
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon extract; 2 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 1/2 cups almonds finely chopped; 14 ounces chocolate kisses; 1 x powdered sugar; 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet); 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

9 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups butter softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon extract
2 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1 1/2 cups almonds finely chopped
14 ounces chocolate kisses
1 x powdered sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

Directions

1

In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and lemon extract until light and fluffy.
2

Add flour and almonds; beat at low speed until well-blended.
3

Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour for easier handling.
4

Shape scant tablespoon dough around each candy kiss, covering completely.
5

Roll in hands to form ball.
6

Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
7

Bake at 375F (190C) Ffor 8 to 12 minutes or until set and bottom edges are light golden brown.
8

Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.
9

Cool completely.
10

Lightly sprinkle cooled cookies with powdered sugar .
11

In small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring until smooth.
12

Drizzle over each cookie.