Best Cookie in DA world~

Over the holidays, I discovered this recipe and Oh my goodness!! It would beat any cookie in any cookie bake off...for sure hands down. Because I am NOT a baker or any kind of cook and been out of commission for almost a month. The famous NaNa made these and I hear they are pretty time consuming. BUT either way they are delisssshhhh.

Macaroon Kisses
(Taste of Home)

1/3 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 ½ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
5 cups flaked coconut, divided
48 milk chocolate kisses (“Big Bag” allows you to double recipe)
Coarse sugar

In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 3 cups coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.

Roll into 1-inch balls and roll in the remaining coconut (roll again gently to prevent coconut from burning). Roll edges in coarse sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie; sprinkle with additional coarse sugar when chocolate softens about 2-3 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet to wire racks to cool completely. Recommend putting on rack in refrigerator before trying to store.