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Looking for an easy homemade gift that feels special without costing a lot? Brownie Mix in a Jar is a simple DIY gift that’s perfect for Christmas, teacher gifts, neighbors, friends, and homemade gift baskets.
Layer the dry ingredients in a mason jar, add a pretty ribbon and a recipe card, and you have a gift that’s ready to go.
And let’s be honest—a jar that turns into a pan of warm, fudgy brownies is a pretty great gift.
What You Need
For one quart-size mason jar:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
You’ll also need:
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- 1 quart-size mason jar
- Lid and ring
- Ribbon or twine
- Gift tag or recipe card
How to Make Brownie Mix in a Jar
1. Layer the ingredients
Using a canning funnel, carefully add the ingredients to the jar.
Start with the flour, followed by the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, and chocolate chips.
Press each layer down gently as you go so the ingredients fit neatly into the jar.
The different layers make this gift especially pretty when displayed in a clear mason jar.
2. Add the lid
Wipe the rim of the jar clean and add the lid and ring.
Tie the jar with ribbon, twine, or a piece of festive fabric.
A cute gift tag makes the jar look finished and also gives you a place to add the baking instructions.
Baking Instructions
Be sure to include these instructions with the jar:
To Make the Brownies:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Pour the contents of the jar into a large bowl.
Add:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Stir until well combined.
Spread the brownie batter into a greased or parchment-lined 8-inch square baking pan.
Bake for approximately 25–30 minutes, or until the brownies are set in the center.
Allow them to cool before cutting.
Make Several at Once
This is one of those homemade gifts that’s perfect for making assembly-line style.
Set out all of your mason jars and layer the ingredients in each one. Then add the lids, ribbons, and recipe cards.
In just a little while, you’ll have several homemade gifts ready to give.
Perfect For
Brownie mix in a jar makes a great:
- Christmas gift
- Teacher gift
- Neighbor gift
- Hostess gift
- Coworker gift
- Housewarming gift
- Care package
- Homemade gift basket
For an extra-special gift, pair the jar with a pretty spatula, wooden spoon, mug, or festive kitchen towel.
More Gifts in a Jar
If you enjoy making homemade gifts, add this brownie mix to your collection of Gifts in a Jar ideas.
Chocolate chip cookie mix, hot chocolate mix, and soup mixes are all great options for creating inexpensive gifts from simple pantry ingredients.
Simple ingredients + a mason jar + a little creativity = a homemade gift that’s actually fun to give.
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