1 pk 12-oz. package (2 cups)
-semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter or
-margarine
1 14-oz.can sweetened
-condensed milk (not
-evaporated)
2 c Flour [Required for a
-Pillsbury winner? - LB]
1/2 c Finely chopped nuts,
-if desired
1 ts Vanilla extract
60 ea Milk chocolate candy kisses
-or white-and-chocolate
-striped candy kisses,
-unwrapped (hugs)
2 oz White baking bar or
-vanilla-flavored candy
-coating
1 ts Shortening or oil
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate
chips and butter; cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted
and smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk; mix well.
In a medium bowl, combine flower, nuts, chocolate mixture and
vanilla; mix well. Shape 1 tablespoonful (use a measuring spoon) of
dough around each candy kiss, covering completely. Place 1 inch
apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. Cookies will be soft and
appear shiny but become firm when cool. Do not overbake. Remove
from cookie sheets.
In a small saucepan, combine white baking bar and shortening; cook
and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
Store in tightly covered container. Makes 5 dozen cookies."
