Peanut Butter Kisses

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Granulated sugar
36 chocolate kisses (unwrapped)

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In large mixing bowl, combine ½ cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, shortening, peanut butter, egg and vanilla. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking soda and salt. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in granulated sugar. Place balls 2 inches apart on un-greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until light golden brown. Immediately press kiss into center of each cookie. Remove cookies from cookie sheets. Cool completely before storing.

Makes 3 dozen cookies

(Recipe and photo courtesy of Erin Lawson)