3 c. sifted plain flour
1 tbsp. baking soda
1/2 tbsp. salt
2 c. quick cooking rolled oats
1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp. maraschino cherry juice
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts

Sift flour, soda and salt together - combine with rolled oats and set aside. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, cherry juice and vanilla - beat well. Stir in dry ingredients, cherries and nuts. Shape into small balls using 1 rounded teaspoon for each.

Stick 1/2 cherry on top. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes 6-7 dozen.