Orange Slice Cookie Mix in a Jar

3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups orange slice candy, quartered (10 ounce package)

Mix together flour, baking powder and baking soda.
Set aside.
Layer.
ingredients in order given in a quart sized"wide mouth" canning jar.
Press each layer firmly in place.
Add the orange candies last.
It will be a tight fit.
Attach these directions to jar:.
Orange Slice Cookies Remove orange slice candy from jar.
Set aside.
Empty.
remaining 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.
Add 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Mix until completely.
blended.
You may need to finish mixing with your hands.
Mix in orange slice candy.
Shape into large sized balls.
place 2 inches apart on sprayed baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 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.