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Creating the Gift in a Jar:
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Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
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Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, oatmeal, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar and then walnuts - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
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Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
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PINEAPPLE NUT COOKIES GIFT TAG:
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Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 egg and 3/4 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained.
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COOKIE INSTRUCTIONS:
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Preheat oven to 375.
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In a large bowl, blend the butter and egg together until fluffy; then mix in the pineapple.
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Add the contents of the jar, and stir until well mixed.
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Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color.
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Allow to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire racks and cool completely.
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Serve immediately or store on a plate, covered in foil, for up to 3 days (for best results, do not use an airtight container).
