Macaroon Kisses (Almond Joy Cookies) |
Author: Nikki
Coconut and chocolate come together to form one delicious cookie!
- ⅓ cup butter, softened
- 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp. almond extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 5 cups flaked coconut, divided
- 48 milk chocolate kisses
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar together.
- Beat in egg yolk and almond extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Stir in 3 cups coconut.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easier to work with.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and roll in remaining coconut. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
- After removing from oven, immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
- Let cookies cool on pan for 2-3 minutes or until chocolate is softened, then transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely
Recipe by Chef in Training at https://www.chef-in-training.com/macaroon-kisses-almond-joy-cookies/
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