Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Peanut Butter Blossoms



Another one of Dad's favorites! We made these for Father's Day this year.  And for his birthday. And Father's Day last year........and anytime Dad needs a pick-me-up.  These will work.



The Recipe (from Hershey's):


  • 48 HERSHEY'S KISSES 
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Granulated sugar
  • Directions

    1.Heat oven to 375.  Remove wrappers from chocolates.
    2. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well-blended.
    3. Add 1/3 c. sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy.
    4. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well.  Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.
    5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
    6. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
    7. Immediately press a kiss into the center of each cookie.

    Makes about 4 dozen