Trail Cookie Mix in a Jar

Mix flour and baking powder together.

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

On a card write the following directions:
1. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
2. Add: 1 stick butter or margarine, not diet, very soft; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon 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" apart on sprayed baking sheets.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling.