Lemon Kiss Cookies # 2

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Title: Lemon Kiss Cookies # 2
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 72 servings

1 1/2 c Butter or margarine;
-softened
3/4 c Sugar
1 tb Lemon extract
2 3/4 c All-purpose flour
1 1/2 c Almonds; finely chopped
14 oz Milk chocolate candy kisses
Powdered sugar
1/2 c Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tb Shortening

In large bowl, beat butter, 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. Shape scant tablespoon
dough around each candy kiss, covering completely. Roll in hands to form
ball. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-12
minutes or until set and bottom edges are light golden brown. Cool 1
minute; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely. Lightly sprinkle cooled
cookies with powdered sugar . In small saucepan over low heat, melt
chocolate chips and shortening, stirring until smooth.
Drizzle over each cookie. HIGH ALTITUDE: Above 3500 feet: Decrease butter
to 1-1/4 cups. Bake as directed above.
(SOURCE: Pillsbury's Bake-Off Cookie Winner)

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