Heat oven to 350 degrees.In a medium saucepan, combine chocolate
chips and butter; cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted
and smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk; mix well.
In a medium bowl, combine flower, nuts, chocolate mixture and
vanilla; mix well.Shape 1 tablespoonful (use a measuring spoon) of
dough around each candy kiss, covering completely. Place 1 inch apart
on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes.Cookies will be soft and
appear shiny but become firm when cool. Do not overbake. Remove from
cookie sheets.
In a small saucepan, combine white baking bar and shortening; cook
and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
Store in tightly covered container.Makes 5 dozen cookies. "
Recipe By : Mary Anne Tyndall
