Almond Kiss Cookies Recipe

Melt-in-your-mouth Almond Kiss Cookies, the perfect Valentine's Day treat! These buttery, subtly sweet cookies are studded with crunchy almonds and topped with a decadent chocolate kiss and a luscious glaze. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 57 mins
Calories 79.1 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Almond Kiss Cookies

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus 2 tablespoons for rolling)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (for dough), 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (for glaze)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 24 Hershey's Kisses With Almonds, unwrapped
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Raspberry Jam

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How to Make Almond Kiss Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the slivered almonds (if using).
  7. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to handle.
  8. Once chilled, roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  9. Roll each ball in the extra granulated sugar.
  10. Place the sugar-coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  12. Immediately after removing from the oven, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.
  13. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack.
  14. While cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  15. Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

7g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Almond Kiss Cookies?

Almond Kiss Cookies takes about 82 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 57 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Almond Kiss Cookies?

Almond Kiss Cookies has approximately 79.1 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 3 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Almond Kiss Cookies?

The key ingredients for Almond Kiss Cookies are Butter, Sugar, Brown Sugar, Egg, Almond Extract, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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