Almond Cookies
1/2	Cup	Butter (use the real thing for best results)
1/2	Cup	Granulated sugar
1/2	Cup	Brown sugar, packed
1	Large	Egg
1	Tsp.	Almond extract
2	Cups	All-purpose flour
1	Tsp.	Baking soda
1/4	Tsp.	Salt
		Additional sugar
		40 milk chocolate kisses with almonds

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and chill one hour or until easy to handle. Roll chilled dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in additional granulated sugar. Place 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325° for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Immediately press an unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool on wire racks.

Glaze
1	Cup	Confectioners' sugar
1	Tbsp.	Milk
4	Tsps.	Raspberry jam
1/4	Tsp.	Almond extract

Combine all the glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cookies.