Macaroon Kiss Cookies Recipe

Name: Macaroon Kiss Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup butter room temperature; 3 ounces cream cheese room temperature; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons almond extract or more to taste; 1 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 5 cups coconut, shredded, unsweetened (desiccated) divided; 50 each chocolate kisses unwrapped, 4 to 5 dozen

Servings: persons

⅓ cup butter room temperature
3 ounces cream cheese room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons almond extract or more to taste
1 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups coconut, shredded, unsweetened (desiccated) divided
50 each chocolate kisses unwrapped, 4 to 5 dozen

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
In large mixer bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
3
Add egg yolk and almond extract; beat well.
4
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
5
Stir in 3 cups of the coconut.
6
Cover tightly and chill 1 hour.
7
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in remaining 2 cups coconut.
8
Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
9
Bake in preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
10
Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
11
Firmly press chocolate kiss into warm, not hot, cookie.
12
(They have a tendency to melt flat if placed on cookie too soon.)
13
Let cool 1 minute.
14
Carefully remove from cookie sheet and cool on wire rack.

7429

kcal

Calories

417

Fat

828

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup butter room temperature, 3 ounces cream cheese room temperature, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 large egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Macaroon Kiss Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Macaroon Kiss Cookies

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