peanut butter blossoms

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1 1/4 cup(s) granulated sugar divided
• 1/2 cup(s) firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup(s) creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup(s) shortning
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoon(s) milk
• 1 teaspoon(s) vinnila extract
• 48 chocolate candy kisses

Preparation

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2. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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4. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and mix well.
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6. Combine 1 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, shortening, egg, milk and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set at low speed until well blended.
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8. Add flour mixture to granulated sugar mixture and beat until well blended.
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10. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in remaining granulated sugar.
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12. Arrange balls on baking sheets. Bake until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Press a candy kiss in center of each cookie. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely.