Kisses on Peanut Butter Cookies

Contributed byMary Schluep
Peanut butter cookies topped with chocolate kisses on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 teaspoon soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 package Kisses (6 or 12 oz.)
Yield: 36 Cookies
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Instructions

First take wrappers off kisses and place kisses in a plastic bowl. Mix thoroughly shortening, peanut butter, sugars and egg. Blend in flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Cover and chill. Heat oven to 375°. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. With fork dipped in flour, flatten in crisscross pattern to 2 inches. Place kiss on the cookies after baking. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until set but not hard. Makes about 3 dozen. 

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