A Fun Christmas Gift for a Cookie Lover!

By Jan K., The Proofer

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	Tired of wandering through the malls, looking at pre-packaged gift sets, trying to find something to give your favorite Aunt Jessica? Would you like to give the neighbor lady something that says "Thank you" for all the times she's gotten your mail for you while you are on vacation? And what about the co-worker who is always bringing in something homemade? Or, are you like me? You like to give gifts, but you have a tight budget, and giving something "practical---but "fun"---is more your style? Well, then here's a great idea! Give Aunt Jessie, nice neighbor lady, or the co-worker who likes to bake and share an oatmeal barrel full of the ingredients to make homemade oatmeal cookies! Here, as you can see, I've assembled: an empty 42oz Quaker Oats barrel a new 18oz Quaker Oats barrel walnut pieces brown sugar a new wooden spoon tissue paper, curl ribbon, and a large gift bag
	Put the smaller barrel of oatmeal, wrapped in a piece of tissue paper, inside the larger oatmeal barrel (be sure to take a dry paper towel and wipe out the inside of the empty oatmeal barrel). Put the lid on the oatmeal barrel.
	In a large kraft paper gift bag, put in the filled oatmeal barrel, then loosely wrap the brown sugar and bag of walnuts in tissue paper, and place in the bag. You can also add raisins and other baking ingredients (like baking soda, a spice jar of cinnamon, etc.), as desired. This is especially nice if you are giving a gift to someone who likes to bake, but who might not always have the extra money to make the "really special" kinds of cookies.
	Now, loop some curl ribbon around the wooden spoon and tie it to the gift bag handle. Then add a gift tag. For tips on making your own gift tags (or to get the free printable gift tag that you see here), please go to: Make Your Own Christmas Gift Tags If you are lucky, your gift will come back to you... ...in the form of a dozen homemade oatmeal-walnut cookies!
	Here's another nice idea for a gift that is suitable for anyone (family, friend, or co-worker): a Christmas mug and a packet of hot cocoa! For all the wrapping ideas for this gift, go to: Quick Christmas Gift for A Friend or Co-Worker
	Any gift looks great in a Christmas gift bag that you decorate yourself! For all the illustrated instructions to make this gift bag and matching gift tag, go to: Make Christmas Gift Bags with Matching Gift Tags You can find more Christmas crafts and gift ideas by visiting Jan's Reading Room, and checking out the Holidays and Seasonal section.

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