HOW TO MAKE IT :
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet or two medium baking sheets with parchment. Set aside.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat together peanut butter, 1 cup sugar and egg until fully combined.
- Roll into small bite size balls and place on a baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Use a fork dipped in remaining 2 Tbsp sugar and gently press cookies using a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on pan for 5 minutes then carefully remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, melt together chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler over simmering water. Stir until completely smooth.
- Carefully dip cookies in melted chocolate and lay on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts while chocolate is still wet.
- Let sit until chocolate is set or, you may chill in the fridge to speed up the process.
- Store in an airtight container chilled or at room temperature.
