Gifts from the Kitchen: Sand Art Brownies

Sand Art Jar Cookies

This recipe is requested every year, and everyone I speak to says it's a favorite when given!

Sand-Art Brownies

Makes 12 Quart Jars

12 Quart-size Jars with lids and rings

12 oz. Cocoa

42 oz. Chocolate Chips

42 oz. Vanilla/white chocolate Chips

32 oz. Chopped Walnuts or Pecans

50 oz. Brown Sugar

5 lb. All-purpose Flour

5 lb. Granulated Sugar

Note: You can also break up white chocolate into tiny chunks in place of chips

Layer in a quart jar in the order given, leveling the ingredients as you layer:

3/4 tsp. Salt

1/2 cup % 2B 1/8 cup All-purpose Flour

1/3 cup Cocoa

1/2 cup All-purpose Flour

2/3 cup Brown Sugar

2/3 cup Granulated Sugar

1/2 cup Chocolate Chips

1/2 cup Vanilla Chips

1/2 cup Chopped Nuts

Make sure the jar is full to the top. Cover the lid with a 7 1/2-inch circle of fabric tied with ribbon or raffia. Finish with a tag that includes liquid ingredients and baking instructions as follows:

To Prepare Brownies: In a large mixing bowl, combine the contents of the quart jar with 3 well-beaten eggs, 2/3 cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Pour Batter into a well-greased 9x13-inch cake pan and bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and cut into squares!

 

 
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