1 pk 12-oz. package (2 cups)

-semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 c (1/2 stick) butter or

-margarine 1 14-oz.can sweetened

-condensed milk (not -evaporated) 2 c Flour [Required for a

-Pillsbury winner? - LB] 1/2 c Finely chopped nuts,

-if desired 1 ts Vanilla extract

60 ea Milk chocolate candy kisses

-or white-and-chocolate -striped candy kisses, -unwrapped (hugs) 2 oz White baking bar or

-vanilla-flavored candy -coating 1 ts Shortening or oil

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."