Christmas Peppermint Cookies

1 c. margarine

1 c. brown sugar

1 egg

2 c. sifted flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

 2 c. quick cooking oatmeal

1/2 c. crushed peppermint candy

Beat in bowl the margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in egg. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt and add to creamed mixture.

Stir in oatmeal and peppermint candy and mix well. Roll in 1" balls and bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely and glaze.

 Glaze

1 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar

3 tbsp. milk

1 drop food color (opt.)

3 tbsp. crushed peppermint candy

Combine powdered sugar, milk and food color and mix well. Drizzle on cookies and sprinkle on candy.