Cookies in a Jar

This is straight from Family Fun magazaine, and makes a wonderful homemade holiday gift:
How to Make It: In a 1-quart widemouthed jar, add the ingredients in the order listed. Pack them down firmly after each addition (the layers should be as flat as possible).
Ingredients:
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup M & Ms or other candy coated chocolate (holiday colors are fun)
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup cocoa crisped-rice cereal (or regular flavor)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Screw on the cover and prepare a decorative gift tag with the following instructions:
"To make your holiday cookies, cream together 1/2 cup of butter or margarine, 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, and 1 egg in a large bowl. Add the contents of the jar and stir until well blended. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.