I love to give homemade gifts,
and my friends and family seem to love receiving them. I saw pre-made Brownies
in a Jar in the store recently for $12.99. You can make these yourself for a
fraction of the cost.
Here’s a how-to for Brownies in a Jar:
2 1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/3 cup chocolate chips
1. Pour the sugar into a clean 1 quart mason jar. Tap the jar lightly to compact. Pour in the
cocoa and tap to compact. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Tap to
compact. Lastly, add the nuts and chocolate chips. Screw on the lid and decorate the top with pretty wrapping paper and ribbon or twine.
2.
Attach the
following instructions around the neck of the jar: Empty contents into a large
bowl and stir all ingredients to combine. Add 3/4 cup of melted butter, 3 eggs,
and 2 Tablespoons water. Stir until all ingredients are well
incorporated. Do not over mix. Pour batter into a greased 13” x 9” pan. Bake in
a pre-heated 350º oven for 30 minutes. Cool before cutting into squares.
Have you ever given homemade
gifts? What have you given? I love to get new ideas!
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