---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Lemon Kiss Cookies
 Categories: Cookies
      Yield: 72 servings
 
  1 1/2 c  Butter; softened
    3/4 c  Sugar
      1 tb Lemon extract
  2 3/4 c  All-purpose flour
  1 1/2 c  Almonds; finely chopped
     14 oz Milk chocolate candy kisses
           Powdered sugar
    1/2 c  Semi-sweet chocolate chips
      1 tb Shortening
 
  In large bowl, beat butter, 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. Shape scant tablespoon dough around each candy kiss,
  covering completely. Roll in hands to form ball. Place on
  ungreased cookie sheets.

  Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-12 minutes or until set and bottom
  edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie
  sheets. Cool completely. Lightly sprinkle cooled cookies with
  powdered sugar.

  In small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and
  shortening, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over each cookie.

  High altitude: Above 3500 feet, decrease butter to 1-1/4 cups. Bake
  as directed above.

  Recipe by Pillsbury's Bake-Off Cookie Winner
 
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