1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup white sugar

3/4 cup wheat germ

1/3 cup quick cooking oats

1 cup raisins

1/3 cup packed flaked coconut

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

Layer ingredients in order given in a quart wide mouth canning jar. Mix the flour together with the baking powder. Press each layer firmly in place, it will be a tight fit.

Attach directions to jar:

Trail Mix Cookies

Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Mix in 1 egg, slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on a sprayed cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove cookies to racks to finish cooling. Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.