Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix thoroughly butter, sugar, vanilla and ... cherries or nuts (chocolate chips work, too.) Place cookies ... (cool). Use your imagination!
Grease a 9 x 9 ... Gradually stir in chocolate until melted. Add remaining ingredients; mix until well blended. Pour into ... temperature; cut into squares.
Pour the boiling water over ... bowl. Melt the chocolate over hot water and stir ... with reserved liquid. Mix the date mixture into batter ... white frosting if desired.