Cookie Mix in a Jar XI

¾ cup white sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 (10.5 ounce) package orange slices candy, quartered

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

Layer ingredients in order given in a quart sized wide mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place. Add the orange candies last. It will be a tight fit.

Attach these directions to jar: Orange Slice Cookies 1. Remove orange slice candy from jar. Set aside. 2 Empty remaining cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. 3. ADD: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Add 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon vanilla. 4. Mix until completely blended. You may need to finish mixing with your hands. 5. Mix in orange slice candy. 6. Shape into large sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets. 7. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.