1 c. powdered sugar
1 c. butter, softened
2 tsp. maraschino cherry juice
1/2 tsp. almond extract
Few drops red food color
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. maraschino cherries, drained & chopped
About 48 milk chocolate candy kisses

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, cherry juice, almond extract and food color; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour and salt; mix well. Stir in cherries. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until edge is a light golden brown. Immediately top each cookie with candy kiss, pressing down firmly, remove from cookie sheets. 4 dozen cookies.