Ingredients:

1 cup powdered sugar

1 cup butter, softened

2 teaspoons maraschino cherry liquid

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

4 drops red food coloring

2 1/4 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup maraschino cherries, drained and chopped

48 milk chocolate candy kisses

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350º.

2. Combine powdered sugar, butter, cherry liquid, extract, and food coloring in a bowl. Mix well.

3. Add flour and salt. Mix well.

4. Stir in the cherries

5. Shape dough into 1" balls.

6. Place 2" apart on ungreased sheets.

7. Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until you can see that the lower edge is a light golden brown.

8. Remove from oven and press a candy kiss into the top each cookie.

Bon Appetit!