Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon  salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 large egg 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup dried sour cherries Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, [...]

Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).  In a medium bowl, cream butter and vanilla until smooth. Combine the 6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar and flour; stir into [...]

I’ve heard these called Goober cookies, oatmeal bars, and of course carmelitas.  Whatever you call them, they are a delicious treat.  This is a simple recipe from Pilsbury, but everyone has their own variation.  If you have a particularly wonderful version, please be sure to leave a comment and I’ll update the entry.  Enjoy! Ingredients: [...]