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Best Texas Christmas Cookies




Source of Recipe


Katherine


List of Ingredients




1 bag (9 oz.) chocolate stars or kisses candy (milk chocolate)
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe



1. Heat oven to 350F. Remove wrappers from chocolate pieces.

2. In large bowl, beat shortening and peanut butter until well blended. Add 1/3 cup granulated suger, beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla, beat well. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt,gradually add to peanut butter mixture. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar, place on ungreased cookie sheet.

3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediatly place chocolate piece on top of each cookie, pressing down so cookie cracks around edges. Remove from cookie sheet to a wire rack. Cool completely.

Makes 4 dozen.