Lemon Kiss Cookies

Lemon Kiss Cookies

by Amparo Martin 1 year ago
4.6 (9)
121.5 kcal
11.6 g carbs
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Description

Lemon flavored cookies wrapped around a chocolate kiss and drizzled in chocolate. Yum-m-mmm!

Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups butter, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups chopped almonds
  • 60 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
  • ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
  • 3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Directions
  1. 1. In large bowl, beat butter, 3/4 cup sugar and lemon extract until light and fluffy. Add flour and almonds; beat at low speed until well blended. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour for easier handling.
  2. 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. 3. Shape scant tablespoons dough around each kiss, covering completely. Roll in hands to form ball. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8-12 minutes until set and bottom edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove to rack and cool completely. Sprinkle cookies with confectioners' sugar.
  4. 4. In small pan, melt chocolate squares and stir in oil until smooth. Drizzle over each cookie.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 5 dozen
calories: 121.5 kcal
carbohydrates: 11.6 g
protein: 1.6 g
saturated fat: 4.2 g
cholesterol: 13.3 mg
sodium: 36.8 mg
fiber: 0.7 g
sugar: 3.9 g