Ingredients:

⅓ cup butter, softened

3 oz. cream cheese, softened

¾ cup sugar

1 egg yolk

2 tsp. almond extract

1½ cups all-purpose flour / plain flour

2 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

5 cups flaked coconut, divided

48 milk chocolate kisses

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar together. Beat in egg yolk and almond extract until well combined.

2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 3 cups coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easier to work with.

3. Roll into 1-inch balls and roll in remaining coconut. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. After removing from oven, immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie.

5. Let cookies cool on pan for 2-3 minutes or until chocolate is softened. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely

Bon Appetit!