Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Ingredients

• 48 Hershey Kisses
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

1. 

   1

   Preheat oven to 375°F and unwrap the chocolate kiss candies.

2. 

   2

   Beat shortening and peanut butter in a large bowl until well blended.

3. 

   3

   Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and the brown sugar; beat until fluffy.

4. 

   4

   Add the egg, milk, and vanilla; beat well.

5. 

   5

   Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually beat into the peanut butter mixture.

6. 

   6

   Shape dough into 1-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

7. 

   7

   Bake 8–10 minutes or until lightly browned.

8. 

   8

   Immediately press a chocolate piece into the center of each cookie; transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.