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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.
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.
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
Robin and Ed are a DIY-loving couple with over 25 years of design and build experience. Also, Robin is a Nutritionist and former Registered Dietitian and Ed is an award-winning Business Educator. We share strategies for living a rich life on a DIY budget: creative money-savvy ideas for a stylish home, healthy meals and family fun. Our work has been published in the pages of Do It Yourself, Farmhouse Style and Better Homes & Gardens magazines.
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. :)