Peanut Butter Kisses

1 (8 oz) bag Chocolate Kisses
½ c Shortening
¾ c Peanut Butter
1/3 c granulated Sugar
1/3 cup packed light Brown Sugar
1 Egg
2 T Milk
1 t Vanilla extract
1½ c all-purpose Flour
1 t Baking Soda
1/3 cup packed light Brown Sugar
½ t Salt
additional sugar


Preheat oven to 375°. Remove chocolate kisses candy wrappers. In a large bowl, beat shortening and peanut butter until well blended. Add the 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 to peanut butter mixture. Shape dough into 1" balls. Roll in the additional granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet.


Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately place 1 kiss on top of each cookie, pressing down so cookie cracks around edges. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.