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Peanut butter blossom

5. Peanut Butter Blossoms

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Granulated sugar for rolling
  • 30 chocolate kisses unwrapped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Beat shortening, peanut butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Roll into 1-inch balls; coat in extra granulated sugar.
  6. Bake on an ungreased sheet 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. Immediately press a chocolate kiss into each center; cool completely.