Christmas Cookies in a Jar

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     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.