Macaroon Kisses

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tsp. almond extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 5 cups flaked coconut, divided (you can omit if you don't like coconut)
• 48 milk chocolate kisses

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.  

Beat in egg yolk and almond extract.  Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.  Stir in 3 cups coconut.  Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.

Roll into 1-inch balls and roll in remaining coconut (or roll in sugar if you omitted coconut).  Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.  Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.  Sprinkle with coarse sugar.  Cool on pan for 2-3 minutes or until chocolate is softened.  Remove to wire racks to cool completely.