Peanut Butter Blossoms Cookies

This once again came from my friends over at Better Homes and Gardens. I just can't say enough about the wonderful emails I have been getting from them. I have not made these cookies yet. Anything with chocolate and peanut butter will be loved at my house. Maybe I'll make them for Thanksgiving to take over to my SILs.


Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Milk chocolate kisses or stars
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour.

2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in the 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into each cookie's center. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Makes 54 cookies.

To store: Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 94, Total Fat (g) 5, Saturated Fat (g) 2, Monounsaturated Fat (g) 2, Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 1, Cholesterol (mg) 5, Sodium (mg) 28, Carbohydrate (g) 11, Total Sugar (g) 7, Fiber (g) 0, Protein (g) 2, Vitamin A (DV%) 0, Vitamin C (DV%) 0, Calcium (DV%) 0, Iron (DV%) 0, Other Carbohydrates (d.e.) 1, Fat (d.e.) 1, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet