Peanut Blossoms

from Family Circle

Peanut Blossoms
Servings: 5 Yield: dozen Prep 15 mins Bake 375°F 12 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 60 Hershey's milk chocolate Kisses, unwrapped

Make It

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees . Combine flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, shortening, peanut butter, milk, vanilla and egg. Beat at low speed until dough is stiff.

2. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

3. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately top each cookie with a Kiss, pressing down firmly so that cookie cracks around edges. Remove from baking sheets to racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 5; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 80, Fat, total (g): 4, chol. (mg): 5, sat. fat (g): 2, carb. (g): 9, fiber (g): , pro. (g): 1, sodium (mg): 47, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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