Instructions: In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and lemon extract until fluffy. Add flour and almonds; beat at low speed until blended. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour. Shape tablespoons dough around each candy kiss, covering completely.

Roll in hands to form ball.

Bake at 375` on ungreased cookie sheets for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely. Sprinkle cooled cookies with powdered sugar. Melt chocolate chips and shortening together over low heat; drizzle over cookies. About 6 dozen cookies.

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