The perfect gift for the holidays is this brownie mix in a jar gift. It's also a fun hostess gift or even to use as a party favor. Let me show you how to put this easy mason jar gift idea together with a few simple ingredients.
Oh and don't forget to print out the FREE printable gift tags so your gift looks amazing!
Mason jar mixes make a perfect gift. Especially if you're looking for something to give to teachers. Kids love to help put these together. They love being able to give something they made as gifts.
This was inspired by my Homemade Peppermint Brownie Mix on this site. However, I know there are some people that don't enjoy peppermint flavoring. Which is why this recipe mason jar brownie gift was developed.
These gift mixes are easy to make and pretty inexpensive to put together. Especially if you use the printable gift tags I'm including with this recipe.
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DIY Mason Jar Gift Ideas
If you love using mason jars to put together homemade gift ideas, check out my other my Mason Jar Hot Chocolate Gift and Homemade Bulk Pancake Mix. Both ideas come with printable gifts tags as well.
Another great idea would be to include the ingredients for homemade muffin mix in a jar. Or how about a homemade gingerbread mix in a jar for the holidays?
Check out my Easter Treats for Kids if you're looking for ideas for Spring.
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📋Ingredients
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- Baking cocoa powder
- Flour
- Sugar
- Salt
- Baking powder
Step-by-Step Instructions
Combine the Dry Ingredients
- Step 1: Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix for 5 minutes.
Add Dry Mixture to Mason Jar
- Step 2: Store in airtight jars or use right away. See tips below for how to make delicious homemade brownies.
Baking Directions
- In a mixing bowl, add the brownie mix and eggs, water and vanilla.
- Mix until batter is smooth.
- Spray 9 x 9 baking pan with oil and add batter.
- You can also line the baking pan with parchment paper like I do in my Homemade Brownies with Coffee Batter.
- Cook at 350 for 18-22 minutes.
➡️How Much Homemade Brownie Mix Does This Make?
- This dry ingredient mix yields 8 cups of dry brownie mix.
- For each batch of brownies, you'll need 2 cups of the mix; which is one jar.
- With this 8-cup recipe, you can make approximately 4 jars of brownie mix.
Substitutions and Variations
- Chocolate Chips - add mini chocolate chips to the dry mix.
- Peppermint Candies - are a lot of fun around the holidays!
- Kid friendly - add your favorite candy bar chopped to the mix as well.
- See this Peppermint Brownie Mix on my website!
Storage Tips
- Mason jar gift ideas and mixes should last up to 6 months if stored in the pantry closet.
- Try not to store the jars on the counter in direct sunlight. That could cause the contents to go stale quicker.
Top Tip
- Make sure you use a mason jar funnel to help you get the ingredients into the mason jar without making a huge mess.
- If you decide to add chocolate chips or any other chopped candy pieces, place them in the jar at the top otherwise they might get buried and hidden.
Brownie Mix in a gift jar should last up to 6 months. Store the jar in a dark cool place.
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Brownie Mix in a Jar Gift
Ingredients
For the Brownie Mix:
- 1 cup of baking cocoa powder
- 3 cups of flour
- 4 cups of sugar
- ½ tablespoon of salt
- ¾ tablespoon of baking powder
To Prepare the Brownies:
- 2 Eggs
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
To Make the Brownie Mix:
- Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix for 5 minutes.
- This ensures that the mix is completely blended.
- Store in airtight jars or use right away.
To Make Homemade Brownies with the Mix:
- In a mixing bowl, add the brownie mix and eggs, water and vanilla.
- Mix until batter is smooth.
- Spray 9 x 9 baking pan with oil and add batter.
- Cook at 350 for 18-22 minutes.
Notes
- Make sure you use a mason jar funnel to help you get the ingredients into the mason jar without making a huge mess.
- This dry ingredient mix yields 8 cups of dry brownie mix which should be enough to fill 4-32 ounce mason jars.
- For each batch of brownies, you'll need 2 cups of the mix; which is one jar.
- With this 8-cup recipe, you can make approximately 4 jars of brownie mix.
- The nutritional information is for 2 cups of dry mix only.
Sandi Charis says
i take since this make 8 cups , this is for 2 gift jars??
Lois says
You should be able to put 2 cups of dry mix into one 32 ounce mason jar. Therefore, this recipe makes 4 mason jars. I updated the blog post with this information as well. Thank you for visiting!
Jeanne Short says
Wait! In the instructions for how to make the brownies, it says add "eggs, water and vanilla." How many eggs, how much water and vanilla? Thanks!
Lois says
Ha! Good catch! It does say on the printable gift cards how many eggs, etc needed to prepare. However, I did update the recipe to show the proper ingredients. Thank you so much for catching my mistake!!!!
Linda Stoll says
This would make such a wonderful hostess gift!
Lois says
Thank you!