Ingredients

  • 1 cup very finely ground almonds
  • 1 (16-ounce) container dark chocolate frosting
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, at room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 48 chocolate kiss candies (recommended: Hershey's)

Method

  • Pulse almonds in a food processor until very finely ground, like coarse sand.
  • Pour ground almonds into a pie pan or other shallow bowl and set aside.
  • Beat chocolate frosting and butter in large bowl with a hand mixer until well blended.
  • Stir in graham cracker crumbs and almond extract.
  • Shape chocolate mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • Roll each ball in almonds to coat.
  • Place balls on a cookie sheet.
  • Using your finger, make a deep indentation in the center of each ball.
  • Fill the indentations with chocolate kiss candies.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until cold.