Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. Beat brown sugar, peanut butter and margarine until fluffy.
3. Blend in water, egg, and vanilla.
4. Add combined oats, flour and baking soda; mix well
5. Cover; chill 1 hour.
6. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Using bottom of glass dipped in sugar, press into 1/4 inch thick circles.
7. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire rack; cool completely.
8. To make Frosting: Melt chocolate pieces in saucepan over low heat. Stir in vegetable shortening, mixing until smooth.
9. Top each cookie with 1/2 teaspoon melted chocolate. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts. Chill until set. Store tightly covered.