1 c. butter, softened
1 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. maraschino cherry juice
1/2 tsp. almond extract
Few drops red food coloring
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. maraschino cherries, drained & chopped
48 chocolate kisses, unwrapped

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

Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown around edges. Immediately top each cookie with a chocolate kiss. Remove from cookie sheets. Makes 48 cookies.