Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Mini Kisses Peanut Blossoms


This old favorite is still one of my family's favorites and particularly during Christmas. Use regular peanut butter, not organis types for this. I've tried it and it just doesn't taste right. Use Peter Pan, Jif or Skippy's, and watch these disappear!


  1. 1/2 cup butter flavor shortening (I use Crisco)

  2. 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

  3. 1/3 cup granulated sugar

  4. 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

  5. 1 Large Egg

  6. 2 Tablespoons of milk

  7. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  8. 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour ( I use Pillsbury or King Arthur)

  9. 1 teaspoon baking soda

  10. 1/2 teaspoon salt

  11. Additionqal granulated sugar for rolling cookies in to bake

  12. Bag of Hershey's kisses or 10 oz. bag of Hershey's mini kisses

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat shortening and peanut butter in a large bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar, beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla and beat well. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to peanut butter mixture, beating until well blended. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place on UNGREASED cookie sheets. Bake 8- 10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Place Hershey kiss in middle of each cookie (or 2 mini kisses) and press down lightly. Remove cookies to cooling rack. Cool completely. Makes 3 1/2 to 4 dozen

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