3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 egg
4 doz. kisses
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 3/4 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, cream sugars and shortening until fluffy, add egg and flavor. Beat well. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and nuts. Mix until blended. Roll into 1 inch balls. Press each ball around 1 kiss, completely enclosing kiss. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.