Tiny Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Buttons

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Beat peanut butter and shortening until well mixed, then beat in the two sugars until light.

3. 3

   Add the egg, milk, and vanilla and beat until fluffy.

4. 4

   Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together, then add in 3 batches to the peanut butter mixture, beating well between additions.

5. 5

   Chill the dough for 10 minutes or so before baking.

6. 6

   Using a 1/4 tsp, roll dough into 1/2 inch balls.

7. 7

   Roll in granulated sugar and place on ungreased baking sheets.

8. 8

   Bake 5-6 minutes and remove from oven.

9. 9

   Immediately press a chocolate chip into the center of each cookie.

10. 10

    Let cookies cool a minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Note: the chocolate chip will be warm and gooey for some time, so be careful before stacking them.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.