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Valentine Cookie Puzzle

1/2 pound (2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Assorted small candies (optional)

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour two cookie sheets. Using your finger, trace the outline of a large heart on each cookie sheet.
2. In large bowl, beat margarine, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer until creamy. Add combined oats and flour; mix well.
3. Divide dough in half. With lightly floured hands, pat each half into the large heart shape on cookie sheet. If desired, gently press candies into dough. With knife, cut through each heart to form 8 to 10 random shapes. (Do not separate.)
4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully cut through pieces again to separate. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet. Remove to wire rack; cool completely. Store tightly covered.

Makes 2 (10-inch) hearts.

Tip: Small children should use a butter or table knife to cut the random puzzle shapes.

Nutritional Facts: 2 undecorated pieces: Calories 200, Calories From Fat 110, Total Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 135mg, Total Carbohydrates 21g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 3g.

Recipe provided courtesy of The Quaker Oats Company.