Mini Kisses Peanut Blossoms

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 C. shortening
  • 3/4 C. creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 C. granulated sugar
  • 1/3 C. packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 T. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/2 C. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • Additional sugar
  • 10 oz. package mini kisses

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl, beat shortening and peanut butter until well blended. Add 1/3 C. 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 to peanut butter mixture. Beat until well blended. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately place 3 mini kisses on top of each cookie; pressing down slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.