Jif Peanut Butter Blossoms

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup CriscoŽ Shortening
1/2 cup Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

Garnish:
sugar
48 milk chocolate candy kisses

Preheat oven to 375F.

Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup, level off. In large bowl, combine flour, 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, Crisco Shortening, Jif Peanut Butter, milk, vanilla and egg at low speed until stiff dough forms.

Shape into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 375F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
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mmediately top each cookie with a candy kiss, pressing down firmly so cookie cracks around edge; remove from cookie sheets.

Makes 4 dozen