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Christmas Cookies 2016 | |
| 1� cups unbleached, all-purpose flour � teaspoon salt � teaspoon baking powder 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/3 cup solid shortening (such as Crisco) � cup peanut butter 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar � teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 package milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for rolling) | |
| Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour salt and baking powder. In large bowl mixing bowl combine the butter, shortening and peanut butter and beat until smooth. Pour in the brown sugar and mix until smooth. Now add the egg and vanilla and blend until the yolk disappears. Gently add the flour mixture and blend on low until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and blend another 30 seconds. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar and place on the prepared cookie sheet at least 1-inch apart. Bake 9 to 12 minutes until light golden brown. Remove from oven; immediately top each cookie with a milk chocolate candy kiss, pressing down firmly so the cookie lightly cracks around edge. | |
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