1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon of baking powder
3/4 teaspoon of baking soda
1 1/4 cup of old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/2 cup of chopped nuts
1/2 cup of chocolate chips

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.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
Makes 24 bars

1 jar Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bar Mix
3/4 cup of butter or margarine, softened
4 eggs, slightly beaten

Preheat the oven to 375° F. In a large bowl, cream the butter and eggs. Add the Oatmeal 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.