Brownie Mix in a Jar Gift
Looking for a sweet, thoughtful gift that says “I care” without breaking a sweat? This Mason Jar Brownie Mix is your holiday hero: layers of cocoa, chocolate chips, sugar, and nuts stacked in a pretty quart jar, ready to transform into fudgy, irresistible brownies with just a few add-ins and 30 minutes in the oven.
Give a gift that feels like a warm hug straight from your kitchen: our Mason Jar Brownie Mix!
Layered with love and ready in minutes, this isn’t just a jar of ingredients—it’s pure chocolate magic waiting to happen. With its gorgeous stripes of cocoa, sugar, and chips, a cute ribbon, and simple baking instructions, it instantly says “I thought of you.”
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Perfect for teachers, neighbors, coworkers, or even your own pantry for those sudden chocolate emergencies. One quart jar, a handful of pantry staples, and you’ve created the coziest, most delicious homemade gift around. Everyone who receives it will taste the care—and then devour the fudgiest brownies they’ve ever had!
Mason Jar Brownie Mix Recipe:
Ingredients
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ cup pecans
Ingredients Needed to Bake the Brownies
- 5 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 eggs (use two eggs and yoke of the third)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Supplies and Equipment Needed:
- 1 wide mouth Quart mason jar
- Wooden Pounder, (optional to press mix)
- Mason Jar Funnell
- Mixer
- Printed Baking Directions
🥣 Clever Recipe Tips
- Layer like a pro for visual wow – Use a wide-mouth funnel to keep edges crisp and spills at zero, then gently tap the jar after each addition (flour mix first, then cocoa, chips, sugar, and nuts last) to settle layers without mixing them. For extra flair, swap in colorful M&Ms or swirled white/dark chocolate chips in the middle layer—they’ll peek through like festive confetti.
- Customize the crunch to your crowd – Pecans are classic, but tailor the topper to the recipient: Go nut-free with crushed pretzels or toffee bits for a salty-sweet twist, or amp up the decadence with espresso powder stirred into the cocoa layer for coffee-lovers. It’s an easy swap that makes the jar feel personally thoughtful.
- Bake foolproof fudgy results every time – When mixing, save the nut layer for last and fold it in gently to avoid sinking—then chill the batter 10 minutes before baking for that crackly-top texture.
- Pro move: Line your 8×8 pan with parchment overhangs for effortless slicing straight from the oven, keeping those edges intact and Instagram-ready.
How to Assemble Your Mason Jar Brownie Mix (Quart-Size Jar)
- Bottom layer: In a wide-mouth quart jar, add:
1 cup all-purpose flour + ½ tsp baking soda + ½ tsp cornstarch + ¼ tsp salt.
Mix them together first, then pour in and firmly pack down with a small glass or the bottom of a measuring cup. - Cocoa layer: Add ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Hershey’s gives the deepest chocolate flavor). Tap gently to settle.
- Chocolate chip layer: Pour in ½ cup of your favorite chocolate chips—semi-sweet, dark, milk, or even a mix!
- Sugar layer: Add ¾ cup granulated white sugar, then ½ cup packed brown sugar. Press lightly so everything fits.
- Top it off: Finish with ½–¾ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or your add-in of choice (toffee bits, peppermint pieces, etc.).
- Seal the jar tight, attach the free printable baking instructions with twine or ribbon, and add a cute gift tag. That’s it—gorgeous layers of brownie happiness ready to gift (or hoard)!
Perfect Ways to Share (or Stash!) Your Brownie Mix Jars
- Keep the chocolate goodness coming all year: vacuum-seal a few extra jars for your own pantry. Late-night cravings, last-minute school treats, or “I just need brownies now” emergencies? Grab a jar, add the wet ingredients, and you’re 30 minutes away from warm, fudgy bliss. Your future self will thank you!
- Whip up a big batch and spread the love: teachers, Sunday school teachers, mail carriers, coworkers, carpool moms, neighbors—everyone lights up when they get one of these!
- Hosting a cookie swap or holiday party? Stack a few jars in a basket with a cute spatula tied on—adorable, affordable, and guaranteed to be the favorite gift.
Baking Instructions
You’ll need Per (Printed Label):
- 5 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 eggs (use two eggs and yoke of the third)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan (or line with parchment for easy removal).
- Remove the nuts (top layer) from the jar and set aside. Pour the remaining contents into a large mixing bowl.
- Add melted butter, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Stir until everything is smooth and fully combined (no dry streaks).
- Gently fold the reserved nuts back in.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake 28–32 minutes, until the top is shiny and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool slightly (if you can wait), then slice and enjoy the fudgiest brownies ever!
3 delicious twists to this Brownie Mix
- Peppermint Crunch Brownies
Replace the chopped pecans with crushed peppermint candies or Andes Peppermint Crunch baking chips (about ¾ cup). In the cocoa layer, add ½ tsp peppermint extract to the “add later” instructions on the tag. For extra holiday sparkle, layer some red-and-white peppermint pieces right under the brown sugar so they show through the glass. Bake as usual—perfect for Christmas! - Salted Caramel Pretzel Brownies
Swap pecans for ½ cup crushed pretzels + ½ cup caramel bits (or chopped soft caramels). Add ½ tsp coarse sea salt to the flour mixture. On the tag, tell them to sprinkle an extra pinch of flaky salt on top before baking. The sweet-salty combo is addictive and feels ultra-gourmet. - Mocha Toffee Brownies
Stir 2 tsp instant espresso powder into the cocoa layer. Replace pecans with ¾ cup chopped Heath or Skor toffee bits. Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips to the sugar layer for double-chocolate intensity. Coffee + toffee + fudgy brownie = the ultimate grown-up treat jar.
All three keep the same jar proportions, same easy instructions, and bake in an 8×8 pan—just like the original. Pick the vibe, change the label, and you’ve instantly got a whole new gift!
There you have it: a jar full of chocolate love that looks stunning on the shelf and bakes up into the fudgiest brownies anyone will ever taste. In just minutes you’ve created a heartfelt, homemade gift that says “you’re special” far better than anything store-bought ever could. Tie on that ribbon, attach the baking tag, and get ready for the happiest thank-you hugs (and maybe a plate of warm brownies headed your way). Happy gifting—and happy brownie season!
🥣 Recipe
Equipment
- Wooden Pounder Optional, to press down the mix
- mixer For making the Brownies
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup favorite chocolate chips
- 1 ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ cup pecans
To Bake the Brownies
- 5 Tablespoons butter melted
- 3 eggs 2 whole eggs and yolk of third
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Assembling the jar:
- Bottom layer: In a wide-mouth quart jar, add:1 cup all-purpose flour + ½ tsp baking soda + ½ tsp cornstarch + ¼ tsp salt.Mix them together first, then pour in and firmly pack down with a small glass or the bottom of a measuring cup.
- Cocoa layer: Add ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Hershey’s gives the deepest chocolate flavor). Tap gently to settle.
- Chocolate chip layer: Pour in ½ cup of your favorite chocolate chips—semi-sweet, dark, milk, or even a mix!
- Sugar layer: Add ¾ cup granulated white sugar, then ½ cup packed brown sugar. Press lightly so everything fits
- Top it off: Finish with ½–¾ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or your add-in of choice (toffee bits, peppermint pieces, etc.)
- Seal the jar tight, attach the free printable baking instructions with twine or ribbon, and add a cute gift tag. That’s it—gorgeous layers of brownie happiness ready to gift (or hoard)!
To Bake the Brownies
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking pan (or line with parchment for easy removal)
- Remove the nuts (top layer) from the jar and set aside. Pour the remaining contents into a large mixing bowl.
- Add melted butter, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Stir until everything is smooth and fully combined (no dry streaks).
- Gently fold the reserved nuts back in.Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake 28–32 minutes, until the top is shiny and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool slightly (if you can wait), then slice and enjoy the fudgiest brownies ever!
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