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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies & Bars
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups brown sugar -- firmly packed
1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup water
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned) -- uncooked
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons vegetable shortening
1/3 cup chopped peanuts
Heat oven to 350. Beat together brown sugar, peanut butter and butter, until
light and fluffy. Blend in water, egg and vanilla; add combined dry
ingredients; mix well. Shape dough into 1" balls. Place on ungreased cookie
sheet; flatten to 1/4" thickenss with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake
8 - 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire rack, cook
completely.
In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate pieces and vegetable
shortening; stir until mixture is melted and smooth. Top each cookie with
1/2 teaspoon melted chocolate; sprinkle with chopped nuts. Chill until set.
Store in an airtight container. Makes 6 dozen.
