| | Directions | | Heat oven to 350°. In large bowl combine butter, powder sugar, cherry juice, almond extract and food coloring; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour. Add cherries; mix well. Form dough into 1-inch balls using a small scoop. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Center unwrapped kisses or chocolate stars on the dough balls, pushing in gently. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown around edges. Watch closely, they will burn easily. Remove from cookie sheets and cool. Makes 48 cookies. |
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| Ingredients | | - |  | 1 cup butter, softened |
| - | | 1 cup powdered sugar |
| - | | 2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice |
| - | | 1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
| - | | few drops red food coloring |
| - | | 2 1/4 cups flour |
| - | | 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped |
| - | | 48 chocolate kisses or chocolate stars |
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