Recipe By : Quaker Oatmeal ad, Family Circle, December 20, 1988
Serving Size : 72 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Chocolate
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c Brown sugar
1 c Peanut butter
3/4 c Margarine
1/3 c Water
1 Egg
1 ts Vanilla
3 c Oats -- uncooked
1 1/2 c Flour
1/2 ts Baking soda
1 1/2 c Chocolate chips
4 ts Shortening
1/3 c Peanuts -- chopped
Heat oven to 350°F. Beat sugar, peanut butter, and margarine until
fluffy. Blend in water, egg, and vanilla; add combined dry
ingredients, mixing well. Shape into 1" balls. Place on ungreased
cookie sheet; flatten with glass dipped in sugar. Bake 8 to
10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate and shortening, stirring
constantly until smooth. * Top each cookie with 1/2 ts chocolate;
sprinkle with nuts. Chill until set.
* Microwave instructions:
Place chocolate and shortening in a glass container; microwave at
HIGH 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute and then every
30 seconds until smooth.
