Almond Joy Macaroons

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I got this from the cuisine at home holiday cookbook. these are delicious! a moist coconut dough is wrapped around an almond hershey kiss. the cookie is chewy on the outside with a chocolate almond surprise inside. it's almost a cross between a cookie and a candy. mmmmmm.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

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Mince 1 1 / 2 cups of coconut in a food processor and transfer to a bowl.

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Add remaining ingredients , except kisses.

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Mix gently with your hands until combined.

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Chill dough at least 1 hour.

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Shape a heaping tablespoon of dough around a kiss.

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Make sure it is enclosed completely.

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Place 1 inch apart on lined baking sheet.

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Bake until firm and deep golden on the bottom and light golden on the top--about 16-18 minutes.

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Cool on pan for 5 minutes and transfer to cooling rack.

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These are a little sticky so i keep them in mini muffin papers or paper bonbon cups.

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Ingredients

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sweetened flaked coconut, flour, sugar, light corn syrup, cream of coconut, egg whites, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, salt, chocolate kisses with almonds