Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Beat together brown sugar, peanut butter and butter, until light and fluffy.
3. Blend in water, egg and vanilla; add combined dry ingredients; mix well.
4. Shape dough into 1" balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten to 1/4″ thickness with bottom of glass dipped in sugar.
5. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire rack, cool completely.
6. In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate pieces and vegetable shortening; stir until mixture is melted and smooth.
7. Top each cookie with 1/2 teaspoon melted chocolate; sprinkle with chopped nuts. Chill until set. Store in an airtight container.