::Almond Kiss Cookies::

I was somewhat in a panic over finding the recipe for these cookies.  Valentines Day is approaching, and I like it as an excuse to bake these.  Once I found it, I thought I’d toss it on here to share.  Now I know the recipe will never be lost.  Oh, pardon me, last batch needs to come out.

I’m not much of a cookie person.  I do enjoy a chocolate crinkle, but I’m more into mixing something up and putting it in the oven.  However, parenthood and cookies go hand-in-hand for me.  If I feel the need for a baking project that involves Roan, we’ll whip these up or some muffins.

Roan helps with the kiss unwrapping and takes it very seriously.  If you help, they must be put in the bowl properly.  He’s very systematic about it.

I believe this recipe came from Better Homes and Gardens courtesy of my Denist office:), I didn’t get the full page.  My apologies.

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Ingredients:

*1/2 cup butter, softened

*1/2 cup almond butter

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1/2 cup packed brown sugar

*3/4 tsp. baking soda

*1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

*1/4 tsp. salt

*1 egg

*2 Tbsp. milk

*1/2 tsp. vanilla

*1 cup whole wheat flour

*1 cup all-purpose flour

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For Rolling:

*2 Tbsp. finely ground almonds

*3 Tbsp. granulated sugar

*48 to 60 kisses

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-350 oven

-mix butter and almond butter with an electric mixer on medium to high for 30 seconds.

-Add sugar through salt.  Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally.

-Beat egg, milk and vanilla.

-Beat in whole wheat flour, then APF until your mixer says it gives up and hand stir in the rest.

– Shape 1 inch balls, roll in almond/sugar mix and place two inches apart on cookie sheet.

-Bake 8-10 minutes, or until edges are firm and edges are cracked.

-immediately press kiss into center and cool on rack.