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 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

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

Decorate jar for gift giving and attach card with the following instructions:

Cowboy Cookies

Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.

Add 1 stick butter or margarine, melted, 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands.

Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling.