Cookie Mix in a Jar

I've received a few of these over the years and they are a fantastic idea. This year I decided it would be the perfect thing for our friend/neighbor gifts. 

I did a bit of research to find the right recipe. I wanted something other than chocolate chip cookies. 

I ended up finding the recipe here.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup orange flavored dried cranberries
• 1 cup vanilla or white chips
• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer the sugar and brown sugar, packing well between each layer. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; spoon into jar. Top with oats, cranberries and chips. Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
2. To prepare cookies: Pour cookie mix into a large mixing bowl; stir to combine. Beat in butter, egg and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Drop by the tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

 I followed the directions and layered them in my 1 quart Mason jars and then I tied a cute ribbon and attached a tag with the baking directions. CUTE!!!