Lemon Kiss Cookies

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups almonds chopped
• 3 ounce bittersweet chocolate 
• 1.5 cups butter softened
• 0.3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
• 2.8 cups flour all-purpose
• 60  milk chocolate candy kisses 
• 1 tablespoon lemon extract 
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 
• 0.8 cup sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. In large bowl, beat butter, 3/4 cup sugar and lemon extract until light and fluffy.
2. Add flour and almonds; beat at low speed until well blended. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour for easier handling.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
4. Shape scant tablespoons dough around each kiss, covering completely.
5. Roll in hands to form ball.
6. Place on ungreased baking sheet.
7. Bake for 8-12 minutes until set and bottom edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove to rack and cool completely.
8. Sprinkle cookies with confectioners' sugar.
9. In small pan, melt chocolate squares and stir in oil until smooth.
10. Drizzle over each cookie.