Macaroon Kisses
Coconut and chocolate come together to form one delicious cookie!
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
- 1/3 cup butter softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 cups sweetened shredded 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.
Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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