Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar

1 1/3 cups quick oats
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt. Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart wide mouth caning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.

Recipe for cowboy cookies ( to go along with mix)

Empty jar of cookie mix into a large mixing bowl, blend mix together.

Add:
1 stick butter melted
1 egg slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla

Mix until completely blended.

Shape into balls the size of walnuts place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets.

Bake at 350�F for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. makes 3 dozen cookies.