Cherry Snowballs

1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup quick-cooking oats

1/2 teaspoon salt

36 maraschino cherries, well drained

COATING:2 cups confectioners' sugar

1/4 to 1/3 cup milk

2 cups flaked coconut, finely chopped

Directions: In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, water and vanilla. Combine flour, oats and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Shape a tablespoonful of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Combine sugar and enough milk to achieve smooth dipping consistency. Dip cookies, then roll in coconut. Yield: 3 dozen.