Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have its cookbook showcased, please contact our features editor Barb Shaffer at 330-747-1471, ext. 1282, or email her at shaffer@vindy.com.

AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL “HUGS AND KISSES, HOPES AND WISHES”

Caramel Oatmeal Chewies

by Emma Skovira

13/4cups Quaker oats

11/2cups all purpose flour

3/4cup packed brown sugar

1/2teaspoon baking soda

1pinch of salt

11/2sticks margarine, melted (3/4 cup)

1cup chopped peanuts

1cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (6 ounces)

12.5ounces caramel ice cream topping (one jar)

1/4cup all purpose flour

Grease a 13-by-9-inch pan. Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Stir in melted margarine, mix well. Reserve 1 cup, press remaining mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees or until brown. Let cool for 10 minutes. Top with nuts and chocolate pieces. Mix caramel topping and flour until smooth. Pour over chocolate and peanuts to within 1/4 inch of edge. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Bake an additional 18 to 22 minutes, but be careful not to overcook.

Salted Nut Bars

by Cathy Progar

3cups all purpose flour

11/2cups packed brown sugar

1teaspoon salt

1cup butter or margarine, softened (2 sticks)

1/2cup corn syrup

2tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

1tablespoon water

6ounces butterscotch chips (1 cup)

2cups mixed nuts, cocktail nuts or pecans

Combine first four ingredients, blend well. Press into ungreased 15 by 10 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle nuts over crust, Combine syrup, butter, water and chips. Pour over nuts. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. Yields 3 to 4 dozen.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Proceeds from this cookie cookbook support the programs and services that help the children served by Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.

HOW TO ORDER

Each book costs $20 and may be purchased by calling Akron Children’s Development Office at 330-746-9122 or emailing jstock@chmca.org.