1 cup butter-flavored shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 oz.) peanut butter chips
1 cup chopped nuts

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in water and vanilla. Combine oats, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in peanut butter chips and nuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets.

Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 6 dozen.

Submitted by: Elizabeth Cervantes