Cowboy Cookie Mix

1 1/3 C quick oats
1/2 C firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 C sugar
1/2 C chopped pecans
1 C chocolate chips

Combine the next 4 ingredients together:

1 1/3 C all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

Layer ingredients in order in a 1 quart, "wide mouth" canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next ingredient.

Decorate jar for gift giving and attach a gift card with instructions.

Cowboy Cookie Jar Mix

Empty cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add 1 stick butter or margarine, melted, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until completely blended. You may need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets. Bake at 350ºF for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. Makes about 30 cookies

Friends are chocolate chips in the cookies of life.