Fruity Coconut Oatmeal Cookie Mix

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup wheat germ
1 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup golden raisins
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix the flour, baking soda and salt together.

Starting with the brown sugar layer the ingredients in a quart sized glass jar in the order given. Ending with the flour mixture.

Attach a card with the following directions:

Oatmeal Fruit Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line one baking sheet with parchment paper.

Empty the contents of the jar into a large bowl. Using a
wooden spoon blend the mixture until well combined.

Using your hands work in 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/4 cup milk. Still using your hands or a wooden spoon blend the egg mixture into the dough until well combined.

Drop teaspoon sized mounds 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 350° F. for 10 to 14 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Place cookies on a rack to finish cooling.

Makes approximately 2 dozen cookies.