1 c. butter
2 (3 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Beat butter and cream cheese together until creamy. Add sugar and vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt, then add to creamed mixture. Stir in oatmeal and walnuts and chill.

Divide into 1-inch balls. Flatten slightly, pinch bottom to form a point, then using index finger, press dough from top to make heart shape. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes 4 dozen.