Peanut Butter Cookies

½ cup shortening
¾ cup peanut butter, creamy
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 tbs. milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
10 oz. package Hershey's kisses [optional]
Additional granulated sugar

Heat oven to 375 °F.
In a large bowl, beat shortening and peanut butter until well blended.
Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Add egg, milk, and vanilla and beat well.
Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add to peanut butter mixture, beating until well blended.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Roll into granulated sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
[Optional] Immediately place a Hershey's kiss on top of each cookie, pressing down lightly.
Remove from cookie sheet to a wire rack. Cool completely.