Gift Cookie Mix

1-1/3 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar

Additional Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pour oats into a wide-mouth 1-qt. glass container with a tight-fitting lid. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; place on top of oats. Layer with pecans, chocolate chips, brown sugar and sugar, packing each layer tightly (do not mix). Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

To prepare cookies: Pour cookie mix into a large mixing bowl; stir to combine ingredients. Beat in butter, egg and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 11-13 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Makes about 3-1/2 dozen.