Ingredients

1 C shortening (butter flavor)
1 C sugar (granulated)
1 t salt
1 t baking soda
1 egg (beaten)
1 t almond extract
3 C flour
about 1 tablespoon canned milk or less
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar
40 milk chocolate kisses with almonds

1 cup confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon milk
4 teaspoons raspberry jam
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in additional sugar. Place 2 inches apart of ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool on wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cookies.