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. 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. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Immediately top each cookie with chocolate kiss. Remove from cookie sheets. 48 cookies.