Put it in a jar Brownies

 Brownies 

4 cups all-purpose flour

6 cups sugar

3 cups baking cocoa

4 tsp baking powder

3 teaspoons salt

2 cups shortening

Yields 8 batches

Mix the first five ingredients well.  Cut shortening in as best you can.  Store in a mason jar in a cool dry place.  This mix makes enough for eight batches of brownies. Put 2 cups of this mixture into one mason jar. 

Attach these instructions

Combine mixture , 2 eggs, one teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 cup of nuts of your choice.  Stir till mixed.  Spread on a greased 8'x8' baking pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes making sure the center is set.  Cut into 2 inch squares. Makes 16 brownies.

Optional
Chocolate chips or sprinkles would be a great addition to this gift. If you have a coffee lover toss in some espresso powder.

Stay tuned for my next jar idea.....

Put it in a jar Chewy Bars

Christmas is only 9 weeks away. Yikes! I will be sharing easy peasy recipes for gifts in jars which will help you save money! Enjoy!

Chewy Bar Jars

1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans (or nut of your choice)
1 cup brown sugar packed and divided
2 cups biscuit baking mix divided

Layer the ingredients into the jar. Push down making the layers tight.  Put lid on. Done!

Attach the following instructions: Empty the whole jar into a bowl.  Drizzle in 1/2 cup melted butter, one fresh egg and a teaspoon of vanilla.  Mix it up.  Press this mixture into a 8"x8" baking dish and bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes.  Yields 16-18 bars.

Optional-Want to go another step above? Add some lovely fabric and tie on a wooden spoon.  Maybe even give a baking dish as well.

Stay tuned for more jar gift ideas!