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DIY brownie mix in a jar sitting on a counter.

Homemade Brownie Mix in Jar

MelissaKNorris
This brownie mix turns out the most delicious, fudgy, ooey-gooey brownies every single time. In other words? This DIY brownie mix in a mason jar is the best gift ever!
4.32 from 63 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 415 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1.25 cups sugar (or evaporated cane juice/sugar in the raw) can increase sugar to 1 1/2 cups is preferred
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or more if you're a die hard chocolate fan
  • 1 cup butter, melted for dairy-free folks, 2/3 cup melted coconut oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

To make the brownie mix in a Mason jar:

  • To make the mix in the jar for gift giving, layer sugar, cocoa powder, flour, salt, and chocolate chips in a 1 quart wide-mouth Mason jar.

To bake the brownies:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to dry ingredients and mix it all up until just combined. Don't overmix or you'll end up with tough brownies.
  • Pour into an ungreased 8x8 pan (parchment paper is your friend and is what I line my pans with) OR a 10 inch cast iron skillet. You can also double the recipe and use a 9x13 pan.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Take it out of oven while it still seems kind of gooey in the center, but not raw. The magic happens in this recipe by not over baking them.
  • Let cool COMPLETELY before cutting. This step is important. If you want amazing gooey brownies, you cannot cut them when they're still warm or they'll crumble!

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Notes

  • When making up the mix in the jar you can either stir all the dry ingredients together or pour them in one at a time to create a layered look. Either is fine.
  • This brownie mix is good for up to 1 year on the shelf depending on the age of the ingredients when making.
  • To make this gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
  • For dairy-free, use coconut oil instead of butter.
  • Be sure to take the brownies out of the oven when they're slightly under-baked, still gooey in the center. 
  • Let cool COMPLETELY before cutting or you'll end up with a mess! Trust me, it's worth the wait!

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 4gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 683IUCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Brownie mix, Brownies, DIY Gifts, Mason Jar Gifts
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