GIFT IN A JAR ALMOND JOY BROWNIES

GIFT IN A JAR Almond Joy Brownies image

Provided by Stormy Stewart

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/4 c sugar
1/2 c bakers cocoa powder (wipe jar after this step
1 1/3 c flaked coconut sprinkled with 1/2 tsp almond extract and tossed to blend
3/4 c coarsely chopped almonds
1 1/4 c flour with 1 tsp baking powder and 1 tsp salt

Steps:

1. Layer ingredients in order given in a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient.
2. Attach the following instructions on a gift tag: Almond Joy Brownies: Makes 2 dozen brownies. Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. Add: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine (not diet), melted 4 eggs, slightly beaten Mix until completely blended. Spread batter in a sprayed 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan, then cut into 2-inch squares.