Macaroon Kisses

1/3 c butter, softened

3 oz cream cheese, softened

3/4 c sugar

1 egg yolk

2 tsp almond extract

1 1/2 c flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

5 c flaked coconut, divided

48 chocolate kisses

coarse sugar



Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extract. combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 3 c coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle. Roll into 1 inch balls and roll in remaining coconut. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 10-12 min. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cool on sheet 2-3 min. or until kiss is softened. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.