Chewy Milk Duds Cookies

Yield: about 8 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups butter-flavor shortening
• 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (10 ounce) package Milk Duds

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter, 1 1/2 cups of the sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
3. Chill for at least 1 hour.
4. Shape 4 teaspoons of dough around each Milk Dud so it is completely covered. Roll balls in remaining sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until set.
6. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.