CHEWY MILK DUDS COOKIES

Why I Love This Recipe
When you love MILK DUDs you'll try them in anything!
Ingredients You'll Need
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
Directions
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.
Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Chill for at least 1 hour.
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.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until set.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Yields about 8 dozen.