Honey Spice Oatmeal Cookie Mix - Gift In A Jar

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   To make mix:

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   In large bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, cloves and nutmeg; mix well.

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   Add oats; mix well. Transfer to resealable plastic bag, an unbreakable decorative jar with lid or other airtight container. Store in cool dry place. A quart canning jar is most commonly used. If using a jar, cut out a square or circle of pretty fabric with pinking shears and place over jar lid, tie with a pretty ribbon or raffia.

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   Attach a gift tag with the following mixing and baking instructions:

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   (Ingredients needed to complete Cookies):

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   1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened (no substitutions).

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   3/4 cup honey.

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   1 large egg.

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   In a large bowl, beat butter and honey with electric mixer until creamy.

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    Add egg; beat well.

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    Add half of cookie mix; beat well.

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    Add remaining cookie mix; beat well.

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    Divide dough into thirds; place each on a piece of plastic wrap and flatten to 1/2-inch thickness.

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    Wrap tightly; chill at least 4 hours.

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    Heat oven to 350u00b0F Remove one portion of dough from refrigerator. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten to 1/8-inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in granulated sugar. Repeat with remaining dough.

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    Bake 5 to 7 minutes, just until centers are set. (Cookies will feel soft. Do not overbake.) Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.