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Gifts In A Jar: Sand Art Brownies

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Sand Art BrowniesSand Art BrowniesEasy to make and oh, so pretty! Layered brownie ingredients create a perfect Christmas gift.

This recipe makes 12 gift jars at a cost approximately $3 per jar.

Includes free printable gift tags!

Materials and Supplies:

12 wide-mouth quart (4-cup) canning jars
1/2 yard print cotton fabric
1 round (6 yards) craft ribbon
2 pieces cardstock (for free printable gift tags)

for 1 jar:

2/3 t. salt
1 1/8 c. flour, divided
1/3 c. cocoa powder
2/3 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. white chocolate chips
1/2 c. walnuts or pecans

for 12 jars:

8 t. salt
13 1/2 c. flour, divided
4 c. cocoa powder
8 c. brown sugar
8 c. sugar
6 c. chocolate chips
(3 12-ounce packages)
6 c. white chocolate chips
(3 12-ounce packages)
6 c. walnuts or pecans

Instructions:

Wash, rinse and dry canning jars.

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

Close jars with lids and rings.[Hint for FoodSaver brand vacuum sealer owners: use the jar sealing attachment to seal jars for longer storage.]

Cut twelve 7-inch circles from cotton fabric. Top each jar with fabric circle, and tie with ribbon.

Sand Art Brownies Gift TagSand Art Brownies Gift TagPrint two copies of free printable gift tags with recipe instructions. Cut gift tags apart and attach to ribbon.

Makes 12 gift jars.

Recipe Instructions (include on gift tag or print our free printable gift tags):

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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