Hershey's Mini Kiss Peanut Blossoms

1/2 C. shortening
3/4 C. creamy peanut butter
1/3 C. sugar
1/3 C. packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 C. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
*Extra sugar
1 3/4 C. (10 oz pkg) Hershey's Mini Kisses - Semisweet or Milk Chocolate

Heat oven to 375*. In large bowl, beat shortening and peanut butter until well blended. Add 1/3 C. 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, beating until well blended. Shape dough into 1" balls. Roll in sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes. Immediately place 3 mini kisses on top of each cookie, pressing down slightly. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Makes 4 Dozen