How to Make a Holiday Bird Treat

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Melt the lard and peanut butter together over low heat in a saucepan.

   Mix through. , Let cool. , Attach fishing line, string or wire to the top of the pine cone to use as a hanger.
   
   Tie a strong knot. , Spread the cooled mixture between the scales of the pine cone. , They will attach to the wet mixture already on the cone. , Place the cone into the refrigerator sitting on the cookie sheet.
   
   Alternatively, place it outside on the porch until the entire mixture hardens. , Make sure the spot you choose is cat-proof! ,
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   Step 2: Stir in the cornmeal or oatmeal.

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   Step 3: Remove the mixture from the oven.

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   Step 4: While the mixture is cooling

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   Step 5: get the pine cone ready.

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   Step 6: Place the pine cone on a cookie sheet covered in wax paper.

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   Step 7: Decorate your pine cone with the remaining assortment of ingredients by placing them onto the pine cone.

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   Step 8: Chill the pine cone in the refrigerator to set hard.

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   Step 9: Hang the holiday treat outside where the birds can access it easily.

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    Step 10: Finished.

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