1 c. butter, softened
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour, sifted
1 c. uncooked quick oatmeal
Candied cherries

Cream butter with salt, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. At low speed, beat in flour and oats just until mixed. Form dough into 3" candy canes (about as big around as a small pork sausage). Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 325 degrees on ungreased cookie sheet. When cool, make a basic butter frosting glaze and spread on cookies. Top with candied cherries if desired.