4.9 from 21 votes
Almond Blossoms (Kiss Cookies)
These Almond Blossoms (Kiss Cookies) are a tantalizing alternative to the classic peanut butter based blossoms. These are peanut-free, tender, and basically amazing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 35 cookies
Calories: 128 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened to room temp
- ¾ cups creamy almond butter
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp table salt
- small bowl of granulated sugar for coating cookies
- 35 chocolate kisses with almonds unwrapped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F with rack on lower middle position. Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
- In a stand mixer bowl, add the butter and almond butter. Mix with the paddle attachment on medium high speed, until well combined. Add both sugars and beat again until fluffy and light. Add egg, both extracts, and beat to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently add into the butter mixture, beating on low-speed just until combined.
- Shape balls of dough, 1-inch each. Roll in bowl of granulated sugar to coat the dough balls. Place 2 inches apart on lined cookie sheets.
- Bake 7-8 minutes or until cookies are puffy and slightly browned on the bottom/edges. Remove cookies from oven and gently press chocolate kisses into the centers of cookies while hot.
- Cool completely on cookie sheet before attempting to transfer. Keep cookies in airtight container for freshness.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
128kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Potassium
59mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
89IU
(2%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 35cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.