After reading the TVG story, I became a bit anxious and when I get anxious, I bake. Baking has always had a calming infulence on my psyche. So at 2 am I made some of my favorite cookies. Thought I would share the recipe.

CHOCOLATE CHERRY OATMEAL COOKIES

Preheat the over TO 350 degrees.

1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teasp. vanilla extract 1&1/2 cups flour 1 teasp. baking powder 1/2 teasp salt 2 cups quick cooking oats, uncooked 1&1/2 cup dried cherries 1 cup chocolate chips

Put margarine, brown sugar, granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Stir in oats, cherries and chocolate chips; mix well.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool one minute on cookie sheet and remove to wire rack to cool completely. Store in a tightly covered container. Bon Appetite!