1 c. powdered sugar
1 c. butter, softened
2 tsp. maraschino cherry juice
1/2 tsp. almond extract
Few drops red food coloring
2 1/2 c. all - purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
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 for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly brown. Immediately top each cookie with candy kiss, pressing down firmly. Remove from cookie sheets. Makes 4 dozen cookies.