Peanut Butter Blossoms/Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

These cookies are far too addictive, that is certain.  I remember when my grandma on my dad's side would make these when I was little--was favorite cookie for me among the ones she made.  There are many versions of the cookie out there; this version is Hershey's with the slight modification of using butter flavored shortening instead of plain.

Ingredients:

1/2 c. butter flavored Crisco
3/4 c. peanut butter
2/3 c. sugar, divided
1/3 c. light brown sugar
1 egg
2 T. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
approx. 8 oz. Hershey's kisses

Instructions:

1. Beat shortening and peanut butter together with mixer.

2. Add 1/3 c. of the sugar and the brown sugar and beat again.

3. Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract, beat again.

4. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix on low, then increase speed to medium and beat until combined.

5. Chill for 1 hour.

6. Preheat oven to 375°F.

7. Put remaining 1/3 c. sugar in a small bowl.  Roll dough into 1 inch balls and then toss in sugar to coat.

8. Place sugared dough balls on baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.

9. While cookies are baking, unwrap Kiss candies to have ready for when cookies come out of oven.  As soon as cookies are out of oven, gently press a Kiss candy into center of cookie (edges will crack).

10. Remove cookies from baking sheet and cool on rack until completely cool.  Enjoy!