Creating the Gift in a Jar:

Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.

Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the sugar, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, powder, flour, walnuts and then raisins - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.

Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.

RAISIN WALNUT MUFFINS GIFT TAG:

Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1 cup melted butter, 2 eggs and 2 tsp vanilla extract.

RAISIN WALNUT MUFFIN INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400.

In a large bowl, combine the butter, eggs and extract.

Add the contents of the jar, and stir until just mixed; do not overstir.

Spoon the batter into greased or papered muffin tins, filling each cup two-thirds full.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.