Peanut Blossoms

(4 dozen)

1/2 c shortening

3/4 c creamy peanut butter

1/3 c + additional granulated sugar

1/3 c brown sugar

1 egg

2 tbsp milk

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 c flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 bag Hershey's kisses (~10 oz)

1. Preheat oven to 375.

2. Unwrap Hershey's kisses.

3. In large bowl, beat shortening & peanut butter until well blended.

4. Add 1/3 c each sugar; beat until light & fluffy.

5. Add egg, milk & vanilla.

6. Add flour, baking soda & salt. Mix well.

7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.

8. Roll each ball in granulated sugar & place on ungreased cookie sheet.

9. Bake 8-10 minutes. (Be careful not to overbake or they'll be dry & crumbly balls.)

10. Immediately place a Hershey's kiss on each cookie, pressing down slightly.