Choco peanut butter dreams cookies (1987)

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.