How to Make Raspberry Almond Kiss Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm, freshly baked cookie, and these Raspberry Almond Kiss Cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your household. The combination of sweet raspberry jam, nutty almond flavors, and creamy chocolate make these cookies a decadent treat that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're baking for a holiday celebration, a special event, or just because, these cookies are guaranteed to impress.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup white sugar for decoration
  • 40 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 4 teaspoons raspberry jam
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 mins
  • Total Time: 42 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, 1/2 cup white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. blend in the egg and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least one hour, or until easy to handle.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Roll dough into 1 inch balls, roll the balls in the remaining white sugar and place them 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. While hot from the oven, immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each one. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, milk, raspberry jam and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
  • Nutrition

    121 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 77mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 35mg