Cowboy Cookie Mix

1 1/3 cups quick oats
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. baking soda and 1/4 tsp. salt

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

Attach this to the Jar:

Cowboy Cookies
Makes 3 dozen cookies

1. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2. Add: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, not diet, very soft
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla (opt.)
3. Mix until completely blended You will need to finish mixing with your hands.
4. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet.