Ingredients:
1/3 Cup butter softened
3 oz cream cheese softened
3/4 Cup sugar
1 egg yolk
2 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
5 Cups flaked coconut, divided (optional)
48 milk chocolate kisses
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese & sugar until light & fluffy. Beat in egg yolk & almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, & salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture & mix well. Stir in 3 cups of coconut.
Cover to refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
Roll into 1 inch balls & roll in remaining coconut (or roll in sugar if you don't want coconut). Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 min. Or until lightly browned.
Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the middle of each cookie. Sprinkle with course sugar. Cool on pan for 2-3 min or until chocolate is softened.
Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
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