This oatmeal cookie is a nice change from the usual peanut butter kiss cookie. Children enjoy unwrapping the chocolate kisses.

Ingredients: (Yield: 6 dozen)

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2¼ cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 72 milk chocolate kisses

Method:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and nuts. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate kiss in the center of each cookie. Remove to wire racks.