Chocolate Pecan Cookies Mix in a Jar recipe

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder (clean inside of jar with
    a paper towel after this layer)
1 cup chopped pecans
1 3/4 cups flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking soda

Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart wide mouth canning jar, pressing down firmly after each ingredient.

Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:

Chocolate Pecan Cookies

Empty contents of jar into large mixing bowl, using your hands to thoroughly mix. Add 1 stick soft butter, 1 egg (slightly beaten) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional). Mix until completely blended. You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place 2 inches apart on sprayed cookies sheets.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 11-13 minutes until edges are lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet and remove cookies to racks to cool completely.