Easy REESE'S Cookies

Heat oven to 375°F. Combine cookie mix , vegetable oil, water and egg in medium bowl; mix with spoon or fork until thoroughly blended. Stir in 3/4 cup peanut butter chips.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Gently press with back of fork to make criss-cross pattern.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Line cookie sheets or trays with wax paper. Place milk chocolate chips and shortening in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at Medium (50%) 1 minute; stir. If necessary, microwave at Medium an additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, until chocolate is melted and smooth when stirred.

Dip about one-half of each cookie into melted chips. Shake gently and scrape cookie bottom on edge of bowl to remove excess chocolate. Place on prepared tray until set.