Oatmeal Caremelitas

Recipe courtesy of Becky, who has won our cookie exchange for the second year in a row with these amazing cookies!

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Stir together:
2 Cups Flour
2 Cups Oats (I use 1 cup instant, 1 cup old fashion)
1 1/2 Cups PACKED brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda (make sure its fresh!)
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup melted butter

Press 1/2 of the mix into 9X13 (or so) baking pan.

Bake 10 minutes (should look slightly puffed and golden).

Sprinkle 2 cups chocolate milk chocolate chips (one small bag is perfect).

Squeeze Caramel ice cream topping liberally over top (or make your own caramel: sugar, water, cream).

Layer remaining mix and loosely pack.

Bake for another 15 to 20 min (all choc should be melted).

COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE CUTTING!

Watermelon Salad

2 cups watermelon (cubed)
2 scallions
1/2 cup feta cheese (cubed)
1/2 red onion
1/2 cucumber
1 clove garlic
spring of mint
1 tbs olive oil
1 tbs vinegar
salt and pepper to taste


1. Cube watermelon and feta. chop cucumber, scallions, red onion. Put into a large serving bowl.

2. Mince garlic and put in a separate bowl for the dressing. Add the olive oil, vinegar and mint.

3. Toss together. Chill if not served immediately.

Source: My own recipe!

Notes: this was also good when I added some pitted calamata olives, tomatoes and a little cilantro. Really refreshing for the summer.