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