1 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1/4 cup quick rolled oats
30 maraschino cherries

1. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until creamy.
2. In a separate bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture and mix thoroughly. Stir in walnuts and rolled oats. Dough may be a little stiff. Shape into balls around cherries.
3. Bake on lightly greased cookie sheets at 325*F for 15 minutes; cool slightly on wire rack. Roll in powdered sugar while still warm.

Makes about 30 cookies.