in a large mixing bowl beat the shortening and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.

add the half cup of sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and baking soda.

beat until combined. scrape sides of bowl.

beat in egg, milk, and vanilla until combined.

beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer, stir in remaining flour.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls.

roll balls in the 1 fourth cup of sugar.

bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes

immediately press a chocolate kiss into cookies center when done.