Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)

Instructions:
Layer the ingredients into a quart jar.

For the Tag:

Honey Spice Oatmeal Cookie Mix

• 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1 large egg
• Contents of jar

Using an electric mixer in a large bowl beat butter and honey until creamy. Add egg; beat well. Add half of cookie mix; beat well. Add remaining cookie mix; beat well. Divide dough into thirds; place each on a piece of plastic wrap and flatten to 1/2-inch thick ness. Wrap tightly; refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Using one portion of the dough at a time, 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. 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.

Makes about 6 dozen cookies.

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