Beth and I used these as a thank you for the people who helped with a Girl Scout beach event. The tops can be decorated with sea shells or fabric to match an event, tied with a ribbon. Be sure to include direction for additional ingredients and baking.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup vanilla or white chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
- In a small bowl, combine flour and salt.
- In a 1-qt. glass container,layer
- flour mixture,
- brown sugar,
- sugar,
- cocoa,
- chips and
- pecans.
- If there is space in the jar, crumple wax paper or plastic wrap so layers stay put.
- To prepare brownies:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil and vanilla.
- Add brownie mix; stir until blended.
- Spread into a greased 9-in.-square baking pan.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean (do not overbake).
- Cool on a wire rack.
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Source: Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Claudia Temple, Sutton, West Virginia
