Heat oven to 375°F.
Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended.
Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy.
Add the egg, milk and vanilla; beat well.
Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet. (Try to get your kids to help with this!)
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove the wrappers from the kisses and get them ready (while the cookies are in the oven)
Immediately press a chocolate into the center of each cookie; the cookie will crack around edges.
Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
Makes about 2-4 dozen cookies (depending on how big or small you make the cookies)