Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. peanut butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 48 chocolate star candies

Method

  • Combine all ingredients except candy in large mixing bowl. Mix on low speed until dough forms ball.
  • Add a little milk if too dry.
  • Chill.
  • Shape dough into balls.
  • Roll into sugar.
  • Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350° until golden.
  • Press candy in center of cookie immediately after removing from oven.
  • Cookies will be cracked looking.