Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookie

Combine 1 C all-purpose flour mixed with
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

2 C old fashioned oats

3/4 C firmly packed dark brown sugar

3/4 c raisins mixed with
1/2 C sugar

Layer ingredients in order given in a one quart wide-mouth canning jar. Gently press each layer before adding the next one.

Decorate jar and add this gift tag:

Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookie Mix

Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl and combine. Add: 1 1/2 sticks melted butter or margarine, 1 egg, slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until blended. Shape into 1 1/2 balls. Bake on cookie sheets prepared with nonstick spray. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Cool cookies on baking racks. Makes 3 dozen cookies.