Nutty Chocolate Stars

Ingredients

3/4 c margarine
3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 t vanilla
3 c quaker oats
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 t baking soda
5/8 c nuts
1 package milk chocolate candy stars

Instructions

-or kisses (6-7 oz) Heat oven to 350'F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Beat margarine and sugar until fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Add combined oats, flour and baking soda; mix well. Share into 1" balls; roll in nuts. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven; gently press chocolate candy into center of each cookie. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered. Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies. NOTES: Dough may be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to two days. Candied cherries may be substituted for chocolate candy, if desired.