Lavaman Cookie Recipe

Emily’s Lavaman Thank You Cookies

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

2 eggs

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3 cups oats

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ cup slivered almonds, toasted & cooled

½ cup sweetened dried cherries

½ cup chocolate chips

Heat oven to 375F. Mix first group of ingredients.  Stir in remaining ingredients.  Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.  Bake until edges are light brown but centers still look a soft, about 10 minutes.  Immediately remove from cookie sheet to a cooling rack.  Cookies will be very soft.  Cool at least 5 minutes.  Devour.  Makes 4-5 dozen.