M & M's Cookie Mix

Mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder. Layer ingredients in jar in order given in a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar. Add the flour mixture last. It will be a tight fit when you add the flour mixture so be sure to pack everything down firmly. Instructions to attach to jar: M & M's Cookies: Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add 1/2 cup margarine or butter softened at room temperature. Do not use diet margarine. Mix in 1 egg, slightly beaten, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands Shape into balls the size of walnuts and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet 2 inches apart. DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are slightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet for about 5 minutes then remove to wire racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.