Francine's Texas Cuisine

 

Cherry Chocolate Kisses   1 cup margarine 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Few drops red food color 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped 48 chocolate kisses, unwrapped   Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl combine margarine, powdered sugar, cherry juice, almond extract, and coloring. Blend well. Stir in flour and salt. Add cherries; mix well. Form dough into 1” balls. Place 2” apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown around edges. Immediately top each cookie with chocolate kiss. Remove from cookie sheet.

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