Cookie Mix in a Jar X

1 ¼ cups white sugar

½ cup chopped macadamia nuts

3 (1.55 ounce) bars white chocolate, chopped

2 cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

Mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.

Layer ingredients in order given in a quart sized wide mouth canning jar. Press each layer down firmly in place. { I use the bottom of a small clean juice glass and press each layer firmly in place, especially the chocolate.} Add the flour mixture last.

Attach these directions to jar: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies 1. Empty cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use you hands to thoroughly blend mix. 2. Add: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temp. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add in 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. 3. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. It will take a while to mix into a smooth dough. 4. Shape into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on sprayed cookie sheets. 5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until tops are very lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.