Peanut Blossom Cookies

Peanut Blossoms
1 bag Hershey's caramel kisses
1/2 c. butter-flavored shortening
3/4 c. creamy peanut butter
1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 egg + 2 T. milk
1 t. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
sugar for rolling

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Beat shortening & peanut butter in large mixing bowl. Add sugars and mix until fluffy. Add egg, milk, & vanilla. In small separate bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, & salt. Gradually beat into peanut butter mixture. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar, and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes until light brown. Immediately press a caramel kiss in the center. Cool cookies on wire rack. Makes about 3 dozen.