1 1/3 C all-purpose flour
1 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1 1/3 C quick cooking oats
1/2 C packed brown sugar
1/2 C white sugar
1/2 C chopped pecans
1 C semisweet chocolate chips
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stir well. Place flour mixture into a clean mason jar. Layer the remaining ingredients in the order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next one. Include a card with the following instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease cookie sheets
In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of butter or margarine, 1 egg, and t teaspoon of vanilla. Stir in the entire contents of the jar. You may need to use your hands to finish mixing. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake 11 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire rack. Makes 3 dozen cookies.