Baking My Way: Lemon Kiss Cookies

Lemons were on sale when I went grocery shopping last so I got one and found all of the recipes in my cook book that had lemon in them and baked them all. I figured why not, I already have to chop all that lemon peel, why not get it all done at once?

These cookies turned out great and are super decadent. They are almost list having a chocolate from a fancy box. I would recomment these for a tea date or a girls night! You know us, we're all about the chocolate!

 

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon extract
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups chopped almonds
• 60 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• 3 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. In large bowl, beat butter, 3/4 cup 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.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Shape scant tablespoons dough around each kiss, covering completely. Roll in hands to form ball. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8-12 minutes until set and bottom edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove to rack and cool completely. Sprinkle cookies with confectioners' sugar.
4. In small pan, melt chocolate squares and stir in oil until smooth. Drizzle over each cookie.

Nutritional Information

 Amount Per Serving  Calories: 121 | Total Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 14mg