Dreamsicle Cookie Mix in a Jar

1/2 cup Tang orange crystals
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups vanilla chips
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2-1 cup butter or margarine, very soft
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder.
Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl.
Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
Mix until completely blended, finish mixing with your hands.
Shape into balls the size of walnuts.
Place 2" apart on sprayed bake sheet.
Bake at 375 for 12-14 minutes until tops are very lightly browned.
Cool 5 minutes on bake sheet then move to rack.