PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE KISS COOKIES

PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE KISS COOKIES image

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
48 chocolate kisses

Steps:

Cream shortening and peanut butter; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; then roll in 1/4 cut sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degree for 8 minutes. Remove from oven; press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Return to oven for an additional 2 minutes or until lightly browned.