1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. buttermilk
1 c. pecans or raisins (opt.)
1 1/2 c. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 c. old fashioned oatmeal

Mix as for butter cakes. Add oatmeal last. It is stiff, so make them into little balls. Press them flat in the pan. Bake at 350 to 375 degrees. Remove from oven when light brown.