Ingredients
Method
To Make the Brownie Jar
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.*
- Use a funnel to pour the brownie mix into a pint-sized mason jar. Use a spoon or spatula to gently press the mix into the jar.
- Seal the jar with the lid. Decorate with ribbon, tags, or twine according to personal preference.
- Spoon the chocolate chips into a separate baggy and then tie to the jar.
To Make the Brownies
- Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit (176° Celsius). Lightly grease an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan.
- Remove the chocolate chips and set aside.
- Pour the dry ingredients from the mason jar into a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the batter and mix until well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes**. An inserted toothpick will come away clean if done.
Notes
*Alternatively, you could funnel each of the ingredients individually, layer by layer. Gently press down each layer with a spoon or spatula to create a sand-art effect. This method is more time consuming and can be more difficult to fit in the jar, but the final finished look is often prettier and more impressive.
**If using a glass baking pan instead of metal, bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. I needed about 30 minutes to bake in my glass dish, but oven temperatures may vary.