Biscuits in a Jar

For a special gift, give a 'quick-mix jar' of ingredients. It's like a packet mix, but sent with love - all that is required is to mix and bake. Assemble all the dry ingredients to your favourite recipe, then layer them in a large jar. Design is important, so alternate with coloured ingredients. Seal the jar well, add a pretty ribbon with a tag that lists the wet ingredients that need to be added, along with the instructions. Include clever hints that a 'non-baker' may need and give your luck to your friend.

Layer the following ingredients decoratively in a glass jar, making sure the sugar and flour are packed down.

3/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups SR flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup choc chips or baking M&Ms
1/2 cup Rice Bubbles

Instructions to be provided with the jar:

To make your biscuits, cream half a cup of butter with 1 tsp vanilla and 1 egg. Add the ingredients of the jar and stir. Drop teaspoonfuls on to a lined biscuit tray and bake at 180C for 10-12 minutes. Makes three to four dozen.