Ingredients
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3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3 1/2 to 4 c. chocolate kisses
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Using mixer, cream the shortening and both sugars until fluffy.
Add egg and extracts; beat well.
Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix until blended.
Form dough into 1-inch balls.
Press each ball around a kiss so kiss is completely enclosed (you should not see the kiss).
Bake for 12 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet.
Do not overbake.
Cool on wire rack. Frost or decorate as desired.
Makes 3 1/2 to 4 dozen cookies.
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