Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookies Mix

3/4 C. firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 C. sugar
3/4 C. raisins
2 C. old fashioned oats
1 C. flour mixed with 1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg
1 t. baking soda and
1/2 t. salt

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart ''wide mouth'' canning jar. It will be a tight fit, make sure you firmly pack down each layer in place before adding the flour mixture.

Instructions to attach to jar:
Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.

Add:
1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine softened at room temp.
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 t. vanilla

Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands.

Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheets 2'' inches apart DO NOT USE WAXED PAPER.

Bake at 350° F. for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. remove cookies to baking racks to finish cooling.

Makes 3 dozen cookies.