Bitsy's Kitchen
Hidden Kiss Cookies
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine softened
1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/3 cup flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
60 unwrapped Hershey's Kisses*
1/2 cup finely ground nuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 400° F. Mix sugars, margarine, shortening, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well creamed and fluffy. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Blend well. Add nuts if desired. Shape about 1 Tbsp. of dough around each chocolate kiss. Place about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until light brown, about 8-10 minutes. Cool.
Makes 5 dozen.
*Rolo caramels may be used instead of kisses.