Peanut Butter Blossoms | Recipes

Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrappers from chocolates.

Step 2

Beat shortening and peanut butter in a large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup of granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.

Step 3

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 4

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate into the center of each cookie; cookie will crack around edges. Remove from cookie sheet and onto a wire rack. Cool completely.