Hershey's Mini Kiss Peanut Blossoms

By pattiaroberts

These cookies are a favorite at Christmas time.

Ingredients

• 1/2 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 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• additional granulated sugar
• 1 bag (10oz.) Hershey's Mini Kisses Chocolates

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375. In large mixer bowl, beat shortening an peanut butter until well blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add peanut butter mixture. Shaped dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately place 3 chocolate pieces on top of each cookie, pressing down slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.