chocolate chip bar mix

1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
1/4 cup of sugar
1/4 cup of brown sugar
1 cup of chocolate chips
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/4 cup of sugar
1 c. all-purpose flour

Layer the ingredients in the order given into a wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar. Pack each layer in place before adding the next ingredient.

Attach a gift tag with the mixing and baking directions.

Chocolate Chip Bars
Makes 24 bars

1 jar chocolate chip bar mix
3/4 cup of butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

Preheat the oven to 375° F. In a large bowl, cream the butter, eggs and vanilla. Add the Chocolate Chip Bar Mix and stir until the mixture is well blended. Spread batter into a lightly greased or sprayed 9 x 12 inch pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan. Cut into 2-inch squares.