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by Robin

Without exaggeration, these brownies in a jar are The Best Brownies Ever. 

I am a faithful woman.  When you know you already have the best, your eye does not stray. 

Since first meeting these brownies in a jar, I have never even glanced at another brownie recipe.

Seriously.  I have yet to make them for someone who didn’t spontaneously proclaim them this prestigious title. 

It sounds like I am yanking your chain, I am not.  You are just going to have to make them and taste for yourself.

best brownies ever in a jar for giving
Can you resist these?!

Here’s the recipe to make just one batch without the jar

As if being the epitome of tastiness wasn’t enough, this recipe is adapted to make a pretty “in the jar” type gift for someone.  

brownies in a jar gift idea

It has become our family tradition here to make these Brownies in a Jar at the end of the school year. 

The kids get to practice showing gratitude by creating these gifts for the kind people who have made our year great: 

  • teachers,
  • principal,
  • babysitters
  • and a few other indispensable folks. 

This year we made 6 jars (plus one batch sans jar for eating ourselves.)

How to Make Brownies in a Jar…

the best brownies in a jar recipe

The Best Brownies in a Jar Ever

Yield: 1 jar (makes one 9X9 pan)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Without exaggeration, these are The Best Brownies Ever.  Seriously.  I have yet to make them for someone who didn’t spontaneously proclaim them this prestigious title.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 tsp salt
  • 5/8 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Wash, rinse and dry quart (1 litre) canning jar.
  2. Layer the ingredients in the exact order above.
  3. Close jar with lid and ring. 
  4. Decorate the jar, how ever it tickles your fancy.
  5. Copy the recipe instructions (below in "Notes") and tie to the jar with ribbon...

Notes

Recipe Instructions - copy or print onto a card for your giftee:

1.    Preheat oven to 350F.  Grease a 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 pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. 

Enjoy!

Don’t make the mistake of only making these for others! 😉  Here’s the recipe to make just one batch of our Best Brownies Ever

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Sue

Saturday 6th of January 2024

This is an amazing recipe and a amazing gift. I put them in Christmas gift baskets for my family, they loved them. I think I’ll do the same thing for Valentine’s Day. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

Robin & Ed Hicken

Saturday 6th of January 2024

That's wonderful news, Sue! Thanks so much for coming back to let us know. :)

Tiffany

Monday 15th of November 2021

Are these in a quart (32 oz) jar? Can’t wait to make them for my husbands secretaries.

frugalfamilytimes

Tuesday 16th of November 2021

Yes they are, Tiffany! Such a great gift! :)

Anonymous

Monday 5th of January 2015

What do these look like when they come out? I'd like to put a picture on the label..thanks!

frugalfamilytimes

Thursday 17th of November 2016

What a great idea! I need to take photos next time we make them! :)

Anonymous

Monday 8th of December 2014

Is the cocoa powder unsweetened?

frugalfamilytimes

Thursday 17th of November 2016

Yes! :)

Unknown

Saturday 8th of February 2014

Seriously. Best brownies ever - in a jar or not!

frugalfamilytimes

Saturday 8th of February 2014

Thanks, Jennifer! I couldn't agree more. :)

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