1 12-oz
Semisweet chocolate chips.
1/4 c Butter or margarine
14 oz Can sweetened condensed milk
(not evaporat
2 c Flour.
1/2 c Finely chopped nuts -- , if
Desired
1 ts Vanilla extract
60 Milk chocolate candy kisses
Or white-and-chocol
2 oz White baking bar -- or
Vanilla-flavored
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. "
