Brownie Mix in a Jar III is one of my favorite gifts to give to loved ones during the holidays, dear. There’s something so special about layering these beautiful ingredients right before their eyes, knowing they’ll create the most wonderful brownies in their own kitchen.
What makes this recipe truly magical is how the shortening confectionery works with the sugars to create that fudgy texture we all crave. When you layer the flour, baking powder, and salt just right, you’re creating a dry mix that stays fresh and ready whenever someone needs a chocolate treat.
I love watching my grandchildren’s faces light up when they receive one of these jars—it makes them feel so grown-up following the instructions to bake their own brownies. These homemade mixes have become a cherished tradition in our family, and I hope they become one in yours too.
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Brownie Mix in a Jar III
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Shortening Confectionery
- 0.5 cup Sugar
- 2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Mix together flour, salt and baking powder.
- Set aside.
- Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart sized wide mouth canning jar.
- Add flour mixture last.
- Press each layer firmly in place.
- Attach this message to jar: Butterscotch Brownies 1.
- Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl.
- Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.
- 2.
- Add: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature.
- DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE.
- Mix in 2 eggs, slightly beaten and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
- 3.
- Mix until completely blended.
- 4.
- Spread batter into a sprayed 9 x 13 inch metal pan.
- 5.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 minutes.
- Cool 15 minutes in baking pan.
- Cut brownies into 1 1/2 inch squares.
- Cool completely in pan.
- Makes 2 dozen brownies.
