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contents Cookbook by Courtney Dial

Nothing quite warms you up on a cold winter day like a little nip. So it’s in that spirit SheKnows brings you this flurry of winter and holiday recipes with a kick, from cocktails to appetizers and mains for a holiday feast your guests won’t soon forget.

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JaCK aND GiNGer Gimlet

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BaKeD apple pie

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JaCK FroSt CoCKtail

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CaNDy CaNe CoCKtail

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Hot toDDy

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GiNGerBreaD aND JaCK

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CHerry JaCK

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FroStBite

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JaCK aND Joe

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HoliDay eGGNoG

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appetizerS 9

BaCoN-WrappeD SHrimp WitH JaCK SauCe

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WHiSKey FraNKS

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JaCK aND porK QueSaDillaS

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JaCK DaNiel'S meatBallS

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SpiKeD peCaNS

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SpiKeD HoNey CHiCKeN

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JaCK DaNiel'S FilletS

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JaCK GlazeD SalmoN

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teriyaKi CHiCKeN Stir Fry

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maple WHiSKey porK

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JaCK’S CHoColate pie

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tipSy CHoColate BroWNieS

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WHiSKey SNoWBallS

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JaCK aND GiNGer CooKieS WitH JaCK FroSt iCiNG

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JaCK FroSt CuStarD

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WHiSKey apple CaKe

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iDeaS For your Next party

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Jack and Ginger Gimlet Ingredients: 1 1/2 parts Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 1/2 part triple sec 1/2 part ginger-infused simple syrup Fresh juice from 1/4 lime Splash of soda water Directions: muddle lime and ginger syrup in a cocktail shaker; add Jack Daniel’s and triple sec; shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass; top with a splash of soda and garnish with a lime twist.

f Baked Apple Pie Ingredients: 1 part whiskey 2 parts apple cider 1/4 part cinnamon schnapps Fresh juice from 1/4 orange Directions: Heat apple cider over medium heat in a saucepan; reduce heat to low and slowly add whiskey, cinnamon schnapps, and fresh orange. ladle carefully into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick.

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Jack Frost Cocktail Ingredients: 3/4 ounce Irish cream liqueur 3/4 ounce whiskey 1/2 ounce heavy cream

Directions: add irish cream liqueur, whiskey, and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker; shake with ice and strain into a chilled champagne glass.

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Serve these chilled Jack Frost Cocktails with white chocolate truffles at the end of your holiday party for a sweet finish.

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Candy Cane Cocktail Ingredients: 1 ounce peppermint schnapps 1 ounce white crème de cacao 1 1/4 ounces Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 1 ounce cream Directions: add Jack Daniel’s, peppermint schnapps, white crème de cacao, and cream in a cocktail shaker; shake with ice and strain into a martini glass; garnish with a candy cane.

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Rim your martini glasses in crushed peppermint candy for a festive touch by dipping each glass in heated white chocolate and placing in a shallow bowl of crushed candy canes.

f Hot Toddy This cocktail is sure to keep you warm on those chilly winter nights.

Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 lemon 1 tablespoon of honey 1 1/2 ounces whiskey Directions: Bring water to a boil. Squeeze lemon juice into a mug and add honey; pour heated water into the mug and slowly add whiskey. Stir and enjoy!

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f Gingerbread and Jack Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 1/2 ounce gingerbread liqueur 2 ounces apple cider Dash of bitters Directions: Mix ingredients in a cocktail shaker; shake with ice and pour into a glass; garnish with crystallized ginger.

Cherry Jack Ingredients: 8 ounces cola 1 ounce Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 1 1/2 ounces grenadine syrup 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry syrup 1 maraschino cherry Directions: Fill glass with ice and add Jack Daniel’s; follow with cola, grenadine, and cherry syrup; stir well and garnish with a cherry.

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Frostbite The electric blue color of this cocktail will wow your guests for an evening winter wonderland!

Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 1/2 ounce white crème de cacao 1/2 ounce blue curacao 1 ounce cream Directions: mix Jack Daniel’s, crème de cacao, blue curacao, and cream in a cocktail shaker; shake with ice and pour into a cocktail glass. enjoy!

f Jack and Joe The perfect cup of coffee for those frosty winter days!

Ingredients: 1 part Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 3 parts espresso 1/2 part steamed milk or cream 1/2 tablespoon sugar Directions: pour Jack Daniel’s into a coffee mug.

Brew espresso and slowly add to mug then top with steamed milk, or cream, and sugar to taste.

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Holiday Eggnog

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Ingredients: 6 eggs 1, 14-ounce, can of sweetened condensed milk 6 ounces whiskey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 quart milk 1/3 pint heavy whipping cream 1/8 teaspoon allspice 1/8 teaspoon clove 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Pinch of salt Directions: Beat eggs well; mix in condensed milk, vanilla extract, milk, salt, and spices; add whiskey. Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form; slowly fold whipped cream into milk mixture. refrigerate until chilled.

Serve with a dash of nutmeg on top.

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APPETIZERS:

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Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp with Jack Sauce Ingredients: 1 pound medium shrimp, cleaned and deveined 1 pound bacon, sliced Sauce: 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup steak sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium) 1/3 cup apple cider 1/2 cup whiskey 1 teaspoon hot sauce of choice 1/2 cup diced green onions 1/4 teaspoon cayenne peppe Directions: Wrap bacon slices around shrimp and skewer with toothpick to secure. Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well; brush onto skewered bacon-wrapped shrimp. preheat grill or oven broiler; spray lightly with olive oil; cook until bacon is crispy. Serve extra sauce for dipping and garnish with diced green onions. enjoy!

f Whiskey Franks Ingredients: 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup barbeque sauce 4 tablespoons whiskey 1 pound franks or cocktail wieners Directions: Combine ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, barbeque sauce, and Jack Daniel’s in a slow cooker or medium saucepan over low heat; add franks and stir; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Serve hot.

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Jack and Pork Quesadillas Serves 8

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Ingredients: 1/2 pound pulled barbequed pork 1/4 cup Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 1/2 cup barbeque sauce 1/4 cup chopped green onion ¼ cup chopped cilantro 8, 6-inch, flour tortillas 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Optional Toppings: sour cream, salsa, barbeque sauce Directions: Stir together pulled pork, whiskey, barbeque sauce, green onion, and cilantro; place pork mixture on half of each tortilla, spread evenly; fold tortillas in half. lightly spray a large nonstick skillet pan and cook a folded tortilla on medium heat. Cook quesadillas for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until lightly browned; cut into quarters and serve with toppings.

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APPETIZERS: Jack Daniel’s Meatballs

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Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups barbeque sauce 2 cups Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 1 cup mustard (try Dijon mustard for a tangy twist) 1 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1, 32-ounce package of frozen meatballs Directions: place frozen meatballs in crock pot or dutch oven; pour barbeque sauce, Jack Daniel’s, mustard, honey, and Worcestershire sauce over the meatballs; cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. once cooked, serve on a holiday platter with toothpicks.

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Spiked Pecans

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Ingredients: 1 pound pecan halves 3 tablespoons Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon allspice Directions: preheat oven to 325° F. in a small bowl, combine Jack Daniel’s, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and vegetable oil. pour Jack Daniel’s mixture in a large bowl filled with pecans, coat evenly and spread nuts out onto a baking sheet.

Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 7 to 10 minutes. When nuts are toasted and crisp, remove from oven and pour into a large bowl; combine spices in a small bowl and stir together; sprinkle spices over toasted pecans. Serve and enjoy!

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Spiked Honey Chicken Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cup onions, diced 2 cups ketchup 3 tablespoons whiskey 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup honey 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Directions: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add diced onion and garlic and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft. add ketchup, honey, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and Dijon mustard; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. once sauce thickens, pour in whiskey. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper; grill for 8 minutes on each side; brush chicken with sauce and continue cooking for 3 minutes on each side. Serve grilled chicken with a side of Jack Daniel’s sauce.

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Jack Daniel’s Fillets Serves 6 Ingredients: 6, 5 ounce fillets 11 ounces Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 5 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons red wine (optional) Directions: Score fillets with skewer sticks to create 3 to 5 holes per fillet; place fillets in a large plastic bag; pour in Jack Daniel’s and red wine; let marinate in the refrigerator overnight. preheat oven to 400° F. place steaks on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet; broil steaks for 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium rare, or 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium well. remove from oven and place in a large nonstick skillet with melted butter. Cook fillets for 30 seconds to 1 minute and serve immediately. enjoy!

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Jack Glazed Salmon Serves 4

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Ingredients: 4, 6 ounce salmon fillets 5 tablespoons brown sugar 4 tablespoons Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger Sesame seeds for garnish Directions: add Jack Daniel’s, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, pepper, and ginger to a large plastic bag; add salmon fillets and place in refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours; turn bag occasionally to distribute marinade.

Heat a large, nonstick skillet or grill over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray; add salmon and cook for 4 minutes on each side until fish is flakey when tested with a fork (or until desired doneness). place salmon on a platter, drizzle with 4 tablespoons of sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds. enjoy!

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Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2/3 cup soy sauce 2/3 cup Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup chopped broccoli 1 cup chopped bell peppers 1/4 cups water chestnuts 1 small onion, diced 1 cup celery, diced 1 cup water Directions: Cut chicken into 1/2-inch strips; put chicken into a resealable plastic bag; add cornstarch and toss chicken to coat. pour in vegetable oil, soy sauce, Jack Daniel’s, and garlic; shake well to distribute marinade. let sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes. in a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat; add chicken and stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes; remove and keep warm. add vegetables and 2 more tablespoons of oil to pan; add water and stir fry until vegetables are crisp, 4 to 5 minutes; return chicken to pan and warm; stir for 2 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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Maple Whiskey Pork

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Serves 6 Ingredients: Pork roast or pork loin chops 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup whiskey 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon salt 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups water Directions: place maple syrup, whiskey, pepper, salt, and garlic in a large plastic bag; add pork and seal bag securely; place in refrigerator to marinate for 12 to 24 hours. remove pork from marinade and place in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook each side for 4 minutes; place pork in a preheated 400째 F oven on an aluminum foil-wrapped baking sheet until internal temperature reaches 145째 F (around 8 to 10 minutes). enjoy!

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DESSERTS:

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Jack’s Chocolate Pie Ingredients: 1, 9-inch refrigerated pie crust 2/3 cup white sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 3 eggs 1/2 cup melted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: preheat oven to 325° F. in a small saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted and dissolved; remove from heat and let cool slightly. Combine eggs, Jack Daniel’s, vanilla, and salt; stir well and slowly add sugar mixture into egg mixture; stir in pecans and chocolate chips; pour into the pie shell and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown. enjoy!

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Tipsy Chocolate Brownies Ingredients: 1 box fudge brownie mix 1, 12-ounce container whipped cream topping 1/2 cup whiskey 8 toffee candy bars Directions: Bake brownies according to instructions on the box in an 8-or 9-inch square pan. Cool and punch holes in the brownies and pour Jack Daniel’s into brownie holes. place toffee candy bars in plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin; sprinkle the candy pieces over the soaked brownies; top with whipped topping and refrigerate. Before serving, garnish with fresh fruit or more sprinkled candy pieces. enjoy!

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Whiskey Snowballs

Makes 36 to 42 snowballs Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup pecans, finely chopped 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/4 cup Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® Directions: Combine the vanilla wafer crumbs, cocoa, 1 cup of the powdered sugar, and the pecans in a medium bowl; add corn syrup, Jack Daniel’s, and mix until well blended. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in remaining powdered sugar. place in refrigerator for 1 hour to keep shape.

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DESSERTS:

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Jack and Ginger Cookie with Jack Frost Icing

Ingredients: 1, 14 1/2-ounce box of gingerbread cake and cookie mix 1/4 cup of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Icing 1 cup powdered sugar 2 to 2 1/2 tablespoons of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey® Directions: preheat oven to 375° F. mix ingredients in a bowl. roll out a small amount of dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured board or pastry cloth. Cut out cookies with shaped cookie cutters; arrange 1-inch apart on a baking sheet.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks. For icing, mix powdered sugar and Jack Daniel’s tennessee Whiskey® together in a bowl to spreading consistency; frost cookies and decorate with candy sprinkles.

Jack Frost Custard

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Serves 4 Ingredients: 6 large egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk, warmed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon whiskey Whipped cream and nutmeg for garnish Directions: in a medium saucepan, using an electric beater, combine egg yolks, sugar, flour, and salt; beat until mixture is pale yellow in color. over low heat, slowly pour in warm milk; cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick. pour into well-chilled bowl and place in refrigerator. When custard is cold, about 2 hours, stir in vanilla extract and whiskey. Serve in dessert bowls with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg for garnish.

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Whiskey Apple Cake

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Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups finely diced apples Glaze: 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons whiskey Directions: preheat oven to 325° F. using an electric mixer, beat the oil, sugar, and eggs until well blended; add flour, vanilla, salt, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon; finally, stir in apples. Grease and flour a bundt pan; pour in mixture and bake about 90 minutes. For glaze, mix sugar and flour; add milk. Cook in a saucepan over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly; add vanilla, cinnamon, and Jack Daniel’s; pour over cooled apple cake.

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Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Jack Sauce

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Mains

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Jack Daniel's Fillets

Honey Chicken with Jack Daniel's

Jack Glazed Salmon

Grilled asparagus

Jalape単o macaroni and Cheese

mashed Sweet potatoes

Garlic mashed potatoes

Seasoned Grilled Corn

Grilled zucchini

yeast rolls

texas toast

Treats

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Jack and Ginger Cookies

Whiskey Snowballs

Jack Daniel's Chocolate pie

Jack Daniel's Chocolate pie

tipsy Chocolate Brownies

Jack Daniel's Custard

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Baked apple pie

Jack and Ginger Gimlet

Gingerbread and Jack

Candy Cane Cocktail

Jack Frost Cocktail

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