Go Back

Mint brownie mix

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword brownie mix in a jar, gift in a jar, homemade brownie mix, mason jar gift
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 16 servings
A brownie mix layered in a quart jar with a gift tag listing the eggs, water, oil and vanilla to add. Keeps up to 6 months sealed.

Ingredients

Jar (layer in this order)

  • 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons flour
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅓ cups cocoa
  • ½ cups chocolate chips
  • ½ cups chopped walnuts (optional)

To bake (gift tag)

  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup water
  • ⅔ cup oil (vegetable, coconut, olive, or avocado)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  • Put the ingredients into a 1 quart canning jar or a quart-size zip-top bag in the order listed.
  • Gift tag directions: stir the jar contents together with 2 eggs, ¼ cup water, ⅔ cup oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Pour into a greased 9-inch square pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely before cutting.

Notes

Keeps up to 6 months sealed at room temperature. Swap ⅔ cup melted butter for the oil for fudgier brownies. Gluten-free: 1-to-1 GF flour blend with xanthan gum (or add ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum). Note on the tag whether walnuts are included. Prep 10 minutes, bake 40.

Nutrition

Serving: 43g | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 3.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 16 servings from the whole mix with 2 eggs, ¼ cup water, ⅔ cup oil (vegetable, coconut, olive, or avocado), 1 teaspoon vanilla; ⅓ cups cocoa counted as unsweetened cocoa, ½ cups chocolate chips counted as semisweet chocolate, ⅔ cup oil (vegetable (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.