Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut butter blossoms are one of those classic cookies that seem to be on everybody's favorites list. In fact, that's the reason I made this batch. I quickly threw one of my mom's old recipes together as a Christmas present for a friend of mine, since they are his favorite kind of cookie. You can't really go wrong with peanut butter blossoms. They're simple and popular, and make great gifts, especially during the holidays.

1/2 C Shortening
1/2 C Peanut Butter
1/2 C Sugar, plus extra (about 1/4 C)
1 Egg
1 tsp Vanilla
1 1/3 C Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
Hershey's Kisses

Beat shortening, sugar, and peanut butter together until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla.

In another bowl sift together dry ingredients. Add dry mixture to the wet mixture and blend thoroughly.

Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the extra sugar. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 (watch them carefully--they should not be done, rather they should be just starting to brown)

While the cookies are baking, unwrap the kisses. Remove cookies from oven and press a kiss into each until the cookie cracks. Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned.

Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move to a cooling rack.

Mahlzeit!
-Coriaunty