Peanut Butter Kisses Recipe     

I made these beauties today for a friend that has been helping me with tech support.  These cookies would make a great Valentine's present! 

                  

Things You'll Need

• 48 Chocolate KISSES Milk or Dark Chocolates
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 butter (soft)
• 3/4 cup Creamy 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
• Additional granulated sugar(optional)

Directions:

• 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrappers from chocolates.
• 2. Beat shortening, butter and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.
• 3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
• 4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate into center of each cookie; cookie will crack around edges. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. Makes about 24 cookies.  Enjoy!!