Ingredients
1/3 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg yolk, room temperature2 teaspoons orange juice2 teaspoons almond extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut, divided1 package (12 ounces) milk chocolate kisses
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, orange juice and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 3-2/3 cups coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in remaining coconut. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.
