Peanut Blossoms

A Hoge Family Favorite

Sift together:

1 3/4 cups sifted flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

Cream together:

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup peanut butter

Gradually Add:

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

Cream well then Add:

1 unbeaten egg

2 Tbsp Milk

1 tsp vanilla

Beat well then blend in dry ingredients

Shape into balls with a melon ball scooper or a rounded teaspoon.

Roll in sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet being careful they do not slide off.

Bake at 375 for 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and place the chocolate kiss on top. Return to the oven for 2-5 minutes. Let cool before eating.