Mountain Tops

Chocolate cookie with chocolate kiss candy in the center topped with white frosting.

• Calories: 261 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
• ¾ cup confectioners' sugar
• ⅓ cup butter
• 24 milk chocolate candy kisses, unwrapped
• ⅔ cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons shortening

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Melt chocolate over low heat. Remove and cool. Beat butter in small bowl to soften. Gradually beat in 2/3 cup confectioner's sugar, then 1 teaspoon vanilla and the melted chocolate. Beat in 1 1/4 cups flour and 2 tablespoons milk.

Step 3

Shape a well-rounded teaspoon of dough around each chocolate kiss to cover completely. Place cookies flat side down on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned on bottom. Frost cooled cookies.

Step 4

To Make Frosting: Beat 2 tablespoons shortening till soft, gradually adding 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar. Mix well. Add 1 tablespoon milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir in additional confectioners' sugar (around 3/4 cup). Frosting should be fluffy.