Santa Sandwich Cookies

Directions

Beat butter, sugar and vanilla until creamy.

In separate bowl, combine flour, oats and salt; mix well.

Add to butter mixture; mix well.

Divide dough in half.

Shape each half into a roll 2 inches in diameter and about 5 inches long.

Wrap in plastic wrap; chill at least 3 hours.

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Unwrap one roll of dough; cut into ¼ inch slices.

Places slices about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Repeat with remaining roll.

Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.

Let cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack.

Let cool completely.

Tint frosting with food coloring, if desired.

Spread frosting on bottom of one cooled cookie; top with second cookie.

Roll edge of frosting in decorations.

Repeat with remaining cookies.

Store tightly covered.