Grandma C's Peanut Butter Blossoms

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Recipe by: PezMaster Uploaded by Drimble Wedge

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  • 1/2 cup butter or shortening
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • additional granulated sugar
  • chocolate kisses or chopped milk chocolate

- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

- Mix the dry ingredients and set aside

- Mix peanut butter and butter/shortening until well-combined. Add the sugars and cream until light and fluffy. Add the egg, extract, and vanilla and combine thoroughly.

- Chill the dough for 15-30 minutes and then shape dough into 1-inch balls.

- Roll in granulated sugar

- Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown. Immediately place chocolate piece on top and press down lightly until the cookie cracks. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.

(makes 4-5 dozen)