1 c. butter, softened
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 c. granulate sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

FROSTING:

2 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 tbsp. butter, softened
4 tsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2-3 drops red food coloring

Beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and vanilla; beat again. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts and oat; mix well. Chill overnight.

Divide into 1 inch balls. To shape into hearts, press to flatten slightly. Pinch bottom end together to form point. With index finger press dough from top edge towards point to make indentation in top of heart. Place on ungreased cookie sheets in 350 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool. Yields 4 dozen cookies.

Combine sugar, buttermilk and vanilla beating until smooth. Add food coloring. Frost cookies.