Butterscotch Brownies Gift Mix In A Jar Recipe

Delight your loved ones (or yourself!) with this easy-to-make Butterscotch Brownie mix! This complete recipe creates a beautiful, giftable jar filled with all the dry ingredients needed for decadent brownies. Simply add butter, eggs, and vanilla, bake, and enjoy! Makes 24 delicious squares. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 173 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.3 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Butterscotch Brownies Gift Mix In A Jar

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How to Make Butterscotch Brownies Gift Mix In A Jar

  1. **Prepare the Gift Jar:** Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
  2. **Layer the Dry Ingredients:** Add the dry ingredients to the jar in this order, pressing firmly with a flat-bottomed object after each layer to ensure even packing:
  3. * 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  4. * ½ teaspoon salt
  5. * 1 teaspoon baking powder
  6. * 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  7. * 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  8. **Level the Layers:** Make the layers as level as possible for an attractive presentation.
  9. **Secure & Decorate:** Secure the lid and decorate the jar with a festive ribbon or label.
  10. **Attach Instructions:** Include the gift tag (see below) with the complete baking instructions.
  11. **Butterscotch Brownies Gift Tag:** This jar contains all the dry ingredients for delicious butterscotch brownies! Simply add the following and bake according to the recipe:
  12. **Recipient's Additions:** 3/4 cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  13. **Baking Instructions:**
  14. **Preheat:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  15. **Combine Wet Ingredients:** In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  16. **Add Dry Ingredients:** Gradually add the contents of the jar to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  17. **Bake:** Pour batter into a greased and floured 13x9 inch baking pan.
  18. **Baking Time:** Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not completely clean).
  19. **Cool:** Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 squares.
  20. **Serve & Store:** Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

79g

Fat

18g

Carbs

9g