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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.
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.
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 Ever
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
- Wash, rinse and dry quart (1 litre) canning jar.
- Layer the ingredients in the exact order above.
- Close jar with lid and ring.
- Decorate the jar, how ever it tickles your fancy.
- 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
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. :)