Homemade Macaroon Kisses

Ingredients:

1. 1/3 cup butter, softened
2. 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3. 3/4 cup sugar
4. 1 egg yolk
5. 2 teaspoons almond extract
6. 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
7. 2 teaspoons baking powder
8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
9. 5 cups flaked coconut, divided
10. 48 milk chocolate kisses
11. Coarse sugar

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and 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.
2. Preheat oven to 350°. Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in the remaining coconut. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake 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 2-3 minutes or until chocolate is softened. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 4 dozen.

Source: Taste of Homes