1/3 cup sugar
               1/2 cup packed brown sugar
               1/3 cup packed flaked coconut
               2/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts
               2/3 cup chopped dates
               2 cups flour mixed with 1 tsp. baking soda and 1 tsp. baking
               powder

               Layer ingredients in jar in order given.  Press each layer firmly in
               place before adding next ingredient.

               Recipe to attach to jar:

               Empty cookie mix in large mixing bowl stir to combine.  Add 1/2
               cup softened butter, 1 egg slightly beaten and 1 tsp. vanilla mix
               until completely blended.  Roll dough into
               walnut-sized balls.  Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased
               cookie sheet. Press cookie down slightly with the heel of your
               hand.  Bake at 350 for 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are lightly
               browned. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to wire racks
               to cool completely.  Yield:  2 dozen.