Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookie Mix in a Jar

Layer ingredients in the order given in a 1-quart wide mouth canning jar. It will be a tight fit, make sure you pack each layer firmly before adding the flour mixture.

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup raisins
2 cups rolled oats

Mix the following together for top layer:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Attach the following instructions to the jar:

Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookies

Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add: 3/4 cup butter or margarine softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Stir in one egg, slightly beaten. Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place on cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to baking racks to finish cooling.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.