ALMOND CHOCOLATE KISS COOKIES

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and finely chopped
24 chocolate candy kisses

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In large bowl, with electric mixer at medium speed, beat sugar and margarine until creamy. Blend in egg and almond extract; set aside.

Combine flour and baking soda; stir into egg mixture. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in toasted almonds. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 7 to 9 minutes or until lightly golden; remove from oven. Before cookies cool, top each with a candy kiss, pressing lightly into center of each cookie. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in airtight container.

Makes 24 cookies
Source: Planters