1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar
48 chocolate kisses

Cream shortening and peanut butter; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture. Roll dough into 1 inch balls; then roll in 1/4 cup sugar.

Place balls 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Remove from oven, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. Return to oven for an additional 2 minutes or until lightly browned.

Makes 4 dozen.