Peanut Blossoms

Cream together: 1 c. shortening and 1c. peanut butter (chunky or creamy)
Gradually add: 1 c. each white and brown sugar
Add: 2 eggs, 1/4 c. milk, 2 tsp vanilla

Beat in 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp baking soda and 3 1/2 c. flour
Chill dough 1 hour
Shape into walnut size balls.  Roll in white sugar, bake at 375 degrees for 10 minuter.  Remove from oven and place a chocolate kiss or star on top.  Press down.  Return to oven for 2 minutes.
Note: if you use Brach's chocolate stars, you don't have to unwrap Hershey's Kisses.