Sand Art Brownies

Posted by Cynthia Ewer on December 8, 2010

Description

sand art browniesLooking for a classic "gift in a jar" for holiday gifts?

Sand Art Brownies are easy to make gift in a jar and oh, so pretty! Layered cocoa, brown sugar, chocolate chips and pecans make this Mason jar recipe extra-special.

Welcome a neighbor, thank a teacher or give a homemade Christmas gift with this layered cookie-in-a-jar recipe.

Our recipe includes free printable gift tags to make assembling your Sand Art Brownies a breeze!

Ingredients

1 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jar
2/3Teaspoonsalt
1 1/8Cupflour, divided
1/3Cupcocoa powder
2/3Cupbrown sugar
2/3Cupsugar
1/2Cupchocolate chips
1/2Cupwhite chocolate chips
1/2Cupwalnuts or pecans

Instructions

1. Wash, rinse and dry canning jars.

2. Layer ingredients as follows:

2/3 t. salt
5/8 c. flour
1/3 c. cocoa powder
1/2 c. flour
2/3 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. white chocolate chips
1/2 c. walnuts

3. Close jars with lids and rings.[Hint for FoodSaver brand vacuum sealer owners: use the jar sealing attachment to seal jars for longer storage.]

4. Cut appropriate amount of 7-inch circles from cotton fabric. Top each jar with fabric circle, and tie with ribbon.

5. Print two copies of free printable gift tags with recipe instructions. Cut gift tags apart and attach to ribbon.

Notes


Recipe Instructions (include on gift tag or print our free printable gift tags):

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease one 9x9 baking pan.

2. Pour the contents of the jar into a large bowl and mix well.

3. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2/3 cup vegetable oil and 3 eggs. Beat until just combined.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

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Prep time10 minutes
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