M&M Cookies

1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups M&M (TM) candies (Use the holiday colored M&M's if available)
2 cups flour mixed with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

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.

Attach these instructions to the jar:

1. Empty cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.

2. Add:

1 stick margarine or butter or margarine, softened (not diet margarine)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla

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

4. Shape into walnut-sized balls. Place 2" apart on a parchment lined or lightly greased cookie sheet.

5. Bake at 375 degrees F 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.