Ingredients
1/3 cup butter, softened3 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg yolk2 teaspoons almond extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt5 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided48 milk chocolate kissesCoarse sugar
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 3 cups coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
Preheat oven to 350°. Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in the remaining coconut. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie; sprinkle with coarse sugar. Cool on pan 2-3 minutes or until chocolate is softened. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
