1 c. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream butter and vanilla. Add sugar gradually. Beat until fluffy. Add water. Sift flour and salt. Stir in flour, salt and oatmeal. Shape like a candy cane and bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes until lightly brown. Frost with peppermint frosting, striping with red frosting.