Milk Dud Cookies

Yield: about 8 dozen.

1 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 1/2 cup peanut butter
2 cups sugar, divided
1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs
3 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 package Milk Duds

In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter, 1 1/2 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 tsp. of dough around each Milk Dud so it is completely covered. Roll balls in remaining sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.