Black Forest Cookies Mix in a Jar

Layer the following in a quart-size jar, packing down well after each addition:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 cups granola cereal
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1 (6 ounce) package milk chocolate chips

Put the following into a zip-top bag and tie to the outside of the jar:

2/3 cup lightly packed brown sugar

Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:

Black Forest Cookies

Cream 1/2 cup softened butter with the brown sugar. Add 1 egg and beat until light. Stir in remaining ingredients from jar. Mix well. Add 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries. Mix well. Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.