Chocolate Kiss Cherry Cookies

1 Cup Powdered Sugar 

1 Cup Butter, Softened 

2 teaspoons Maraschino Cherry Liquid 

1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract 

4 Drops Red Food Coloring 

2 1/4 Cups Flour 

1/2 teaspoon Salt 

1/2 Cup Maraschino Cherries, Drained and Chopped 

48 Milk Chocolate Candy Kisses 

1. Preheat oven to 350º 

2.Combine Powdered Sugar, Butter, Cherry Liquid, Extract, and Food Coloring in a bowl. Mix well

3.Add Flour and Salt. Mix well

4.Stir in the Cherries 

5.Shape Dough into 1" balls

6.Place 2" apart on ungreased sheets

7.Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until you can see that the lower edge is a light golden brown 

8. Remove from oven and press a candy kiss into the top each cookie.