Trying to figure out an easy and fun Christmas gift for friends and family? These brownies in a jar are super fast to throw together and taste delish!
More edible-gift in a jar ideas today with two mixes that you can put together quickly. The first of them is this really simple Brownies in a Jar. Seriously, who doesn’t love brownies? If you don’t, I’m sorry. That stinks. Because they are awesome! It’s always handy having a little brownie mix around. It’s like my go-to sweets fix when I just need something…NOW.
Make these truly gourmet that will knock the socks off any of the store-bought versions by using a high quality cocoa powder (like Scharffen Berger) and adding some chocolate chips to the mix.
Brownies in a Jar
Ingredients
For Jar:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder we like Scharffen Berger
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips optional
For Making:
- 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, melted
- 4 eggs
Instructions
For Assembling Jar:
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Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt in a quart jar.
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Layer remaining ingredients in the order listed.
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Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next layer. (Note: After adding the cocoa powder, wipe out the inside of the jar with a dry paper towel to remove any cocoa powder dust that may have accumulated on the sides.)
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Seal and store, or gift with additional instructions.
To Make:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
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Empty jar of brownie mix into large bowl and stir to blend all ingredients.
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Add melted butter and eggs.
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Mix until all is moistened and combined.
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Spread batter evenly into prepared baking pan.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven.
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Cool completely in pan.
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Cut and serve!
Here are the tag instructions for you (for you to go and pretty up if you’d like!):
Brownie Mix in a Jar
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Empty jar of brownie mix into large bowl and stir to blend all ingredients.
- Add melted butter and eggs.
- Mix until all is moistened and combined.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven.
- Cool completely in pan.
- Cut and serve!
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