1/2 c. butter
1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. baking soda
30 milk chocolate kisses
1 egg
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. finely ground almonds

Cream butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Combine flour, soda, salt, and add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Form dough into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in almonds. Bake on ungreased sheet for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Gently press kisses into center of warm cookies and carefully transfer to wire racks to cool. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.