Instructions: 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.

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