In this task the focus is on physical knowledge about the world. Given the provided goal task in the input, describe a process that would lead to the asked outcome. This process often involves physical motions with objects, such as moving them, arranging them in a certain way, mixing them, shaking them, etc. 

[Q]: To soften the butter needed for the cookie cats
[A]: place it in the microwave for 20 seconds


[Q]: What's the best material for a DIY walking stick?
[A]: A discarded tree branch.


[Q]: how to make nutty oatmeal cookies
[A]:
Pulse 1 1/2 cups each rolled oats and pecans, 1 cup pitted dates, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt and ground cinnamon in a food processor until combined. Form into 1-inch balls; flatten into rounds and chill until set.