GOURMET COOKIE MIX IN A JAR
Source: Christina

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup chopped nuts, your choice
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 (5.5 ounce) milk chocolate bar

With wire whisk, mix flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Pour into jar and pack down level with heavy object.

Mix oatmeal in a blender.

Grate chocolate bar and mix into the oatmeal. Pack on top of flour in jar. Add white sugar and pack down. Add brown sugar and pack down.

Layer chopped nuts on top of brown sugar. Finish layering jar with chocolate chips until even with the top.

Use scissors to cut a nine-inch-diameter circle from the fabric of your choice. Center fabric circle over lid and secure with a rubber band. Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band.

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Attach a card with the following directions:

~~~~Gourmet Cookies ~~~~

Preheat oven to 375. Spoon chocolate chips and nuts into small bowl, set aside. Spoon brown and white sugar into mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup margarine or butter, cream well. Add 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, mix well. Pour oatmeal and flour mixture from jar into bowl, mix thoroughly. Roll into walnut-sized balls, place on slightly greased cookie sheet two inches apart.

Bake for 8-10 minutes.

Yield: 3 dozen