Peanut Butter Blossoms

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: In a large mixing bowl beat shortening and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

Step 3: Add the 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.

Step 4: Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.

Step 5: Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla until combined.

Step 6: Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.

Step 7: Stir in any remaining flour.

Step 8: Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

Step 9: Roll balls in the 1/4 cup granulated sugar.

Step 10: Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 11: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned.

Step 12: Immediately press a chocolate kiss into each cookies center. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.