* 48 HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates * 1/2 cup shortening * 3/4 cup REESE'S 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°F. Remove wrappers from chocolates. 2. Beat shortening 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. About 4 dozen cookies. |