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
• 1 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