Brownies in a Jar
2 1/4 cups sugar
2/3 cups unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Pour sugar into a clean one quart (4 cups / 1 Litre) jar with screw-top lid. Press down firmly. Add cocoa powder and press down firmly. Pour in chopped pecans making sure that the pecans are evenly layered in the jar; pour in chocolate chips. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Pour into jar and seal.
Attach the following directions to the jar:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Empty the mix into a large bowl. Use your hands to mix thoroughly. Add 3/4 cup softened butter or margarine and 4 slightly beaten eggs. Mix until completely blended with spoon. Spread batter into a greased 9×13″ pan. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan.
Makes: 24 brownies