Cowboy Cookies In A Jar

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

• Layer ingredients in a 1 quart jar in the order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next one.
• Include a card with the following instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets
2. In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 c. butter or margarine, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
3. Stir in the entire contents of the jar. You may need to use your hands to finish mixing.
4. Shape into walnut-sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
5. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven.
6. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.