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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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."
