Cowboy Cookie Mix

This is to be put in a wide 1-quart jar or bag for gift-giving.
Rebecca Child

1 1/3 c old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt Directions: Layer the ingredients in the order given into jar/bag. Pack each layer in place before adding the next ingredient. Attach a gift tag with the mixing and baking directions. Mixing and baking directions: 1 jar/bag Cowboy Cookie Mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla Preheate the oven to 350 oF. In a medium bowl, cream butter, egg, and vanilla. Add the Cowboy Cookie Mix. Stir until the mixture is well blended. You may need to use your hands to finish mixing. Shape dough into walnut sized balls. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 11-13 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Number Of Servings:Makes 2 1/2 to 3 dozen