Sand Art Brownies02-22-2010/node/5381ServingsSand Art Brownies are easy to make and oh, so pretty! Layered cocoa, brown sugar, chocolate chips and pecans make this jar gift recipe extra-special.
Welcome a neighbor, thank a teacher or give a homemade Christmas gift with this layered cookie-in-a-jar recipe.
Our recipe makes 12 gift jars at a cost approximately $3 per jar, and includes <a href="http://christmas.organizedhome.com/printable/gifts-in-a-jar/sand-art-brownies-gift-tag">free printable gift tags</a> to make assembling your Sand Art Brownies a breeze!
1wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jar0.666667tsalt1.125cflour, divided0.333333ccocoa powder0.666667cbrown sugar0.666667csugar0.5cchocolate chips0.5cwhite chocolate chips0.5cwalnuts or pecans1. Wash, rinse and dry canning jars.
2. Layer ingredients as follows:
2/3 t. salt
5/8 c. flour
1/3 c. cocoa powder
1/2 c. flour
2/3 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. white chocolate chips
1/2 c. walnuts
3. Close jars with lids and rings.[Hint for FoodSaver brand vacuum sealer owners: use the jar sealing attachment to seal jars for longer storage.]
4. Cut appropriate amount of 7-inch circles from cotton fabric. Top each jar with fabric circle, and tie with ribbon.
5. Print two copies of <a href=http://christmas.organizedhome.com/printable/gifts-in-a-jar/sand-art-brownies-gift-tag">free printable gift tags</a> with recipe instructions. Cut gift tags apart and attach to ribbon.
<strong>Recipe Instructions (include on gift tag or print our <a href="hhttp://christmas.organizedhome.com/printable/gifts-in-a-jar/sand-art-brownies-gift-tag">free printable gift tags</a>):</strong>
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease one 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 prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
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