1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
extra granulated sugar
1/3 c. packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 (10 oz.) bag Hershey mini Kisses (chocolate)

Heat oven to 375°F. In large mixing bowl, beat shortening and peanut butter until well blended. Add 1/3 cup 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 peanut butter mixture. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in extra granulated sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately place 3 chocolate pieces on top of each cookie, pressing down slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.