Yield: 42 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ¾ cup | Shortening |
| ½ cup | Sugar |
| ½ teaspoon | Baking powder |
| 1 \N | Egg |
| 2 teaspoons | Vanilla |
| ½ teaspoon | Almond extract |
| 1¾ cup | Flour |
| ¼ cup | Brown sugar |
| ½ teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ cup | Almonds, chopped (opt) |
| 42 \N | Chocolate kisses(hersheys) |
Cream shortening,and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs, extracts and beat well. Add flour, baking powder, salt,and nuts. Mix well. From dough into 1 inch balls. Press each ball around a kiss so kiss is completely enclosed. Bake on UNGREASED cookie sheet 12 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE!!!!! Cool on rack. Makes 3½-4 dozen.