Preheat oven to 350*F. In a large, bowl, combine confectioners sugar, butter, cherry juice, almond extract and food coloring; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup: level off. Stir in flour and salt. Add cherries and mix well.

Form dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown around edges. Immediately top each cookie with a chocolate kiss. remove rom cookie sheets and cool. Makes 84 cookies.