Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it's been that long. This is a Christmas cookie recipe that I made as a new addition to my Christmas 2012 treats. Don't let the delay in posting fool you...these are tasty to make right away. Just like little mounds bars...and so addictive!
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 into 3 and 2 cups
48 milk chocolate kisses
Directions
1. Beforehand, unwrap the hershey kisses and place in a bowl.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in egg yolk and almond extract.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Slowly add flour mixture to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
7. Stir in 3 cups of coconut with a spatula.
8. Cover and refrigerate for one hour or until dough is easy to handle.
9. Roll dough into one-inch balls and roll in remaining two cups of coconut.
10. Place two inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
11. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
12. Remove from oven and immediate press a chocolate kiss into the middle.
13. Let cool on pan for 2-3 minutes or until the chocolate is softened.
14. Remove to wire rack and cool completely.
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