Ingredients

1 Cup Powdered Sugar

1 Cup Butter, Softened

2 teaspoons Maraschino Cherry Liquid

1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract

4 Drops Red Food Coloring

2 1/4 Cups Flour

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/2 Cup Maraschino Cherries, Drained and Chopped

48 Milk Chocolate Candy Kisses

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350º
  2. Combine Powdered Sugar, Butter, Cherry Liquid, Extract, and Food Coloring in a bowl. Mix well
  3. Add Flour and Salt. Mix well
  4. Stir in the Cherries
  5. Shape Dough into 1" balls
  6. Place 2" apart on ungreased sheets
  7. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until you can see that the lower edge is a light golden brown
  8. Remove from oven and press a candy kiss into the top each cookie