Cherry Chocolate Kisses

1 c. butter
1 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. maraschino cherry juice
1/2 tsp. almond extract
A few drops of red food coloring
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. cherries, drained and chopped
48 Hershey kisses

Combine butter, powdered sugar, juice, extract and food coloring; blend well. Add flour and salt, then cherries and mix well. Form balls and bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately add kisses to top of cookie. Good for the holiday season.