Brownies in a jar

10 min
hard
8 ingredients

Brownies in a jar

Brownies are a classic and very popular dessert in the United States, known for their dense texture and intense chocolate flavor. Their origin dates back to the late 19th century when the first printed recipe for this delight appeared in an American cookbook. Over the decades, this preparation has been adapted and spread to various countries in Latin America, where it goes by different alternative names such as "brownies" or simply "chocolate cake." Although the traditional recipe maintains its essence, ingredients or the way of preparing them may vary slightly in different regions.

In countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina, the term "brownie" is universally known and enjoyed in coffee shops and homes alike. However, in some localities, they are also called "little chocolate cakes" or "chocolate loaves," depending on the context and the size in which they are prepared. Brownies have gained fame not only for their exquisite taste but also for the ease of innovating with additions like nuts, chocolate chips, or even original preparations like the one we present below: brownies in a jar, perfect for gifting or storing.

How to Prepare Brownies in a Jar

Brownies in a jar are a practical and fun way to have the ingredients already measured and ready to prepare a delicious dessert at any time. Celebrated for their convenience and unique presentation, these jars contain all the necessary dry elements for the recipe, allowing the recipient to only have to follow a few simple instructions to bake.

Ingredients: White sugar, cocoa powder, chopped pecans, wheat flour, baking powder, salt, butter, and eggs.

Steps to prepare the brownies in a jar:

Pour the sugar into a clean, dry quart-sized jar.

Press down firmly.

Add the cocoa powder and press down firmly.

Pour the chopped pecans, making sure they are in even layers.

Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, pour into the jar, and seal.

Attach the following instructions to the jar: empty the mixture into a large bowl.

Stir to mix completely.

Add 3/4 cup of butter or margarine and 4 beaten eggs.

Mix until fully incorporated.

Spread the batter into a lightly greased 9x13-inch pan.

Bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes or until done.

Cool in the pan and cut into 2-inch squares.

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Ingredients (8)

  • White Sugar
  • Cocoa
  • Walnuts
  • Wheat Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Butter
  • Eggs

Instructions (18 steps)

  1. 1 Pour the sugar into a clean
  2. 2 dry quart-sized jar
  3. 3 Press down firmly
  4. 4 Add the cocoa powder and press down firmly
  5. 5 Pour the chopped pecans
  6. 6 ensuring they are in even layers
  7. 7 Combine the flour
  8. 8 baking powder
  9. 9 and salt
  10. 10 pour into the jar
  11. 11 and seal
  12. 12 Attach the following instructions to the jar: empty the mixture into a large bowl
  13. 13 Stir to mix thoroughly
  14. 14 Add 3/4 cup of butter or margarine and 4 beaten eggs
  15. 15 Mix until fully combined
  16. 16 Spread the batter into a lightly greased 9x13 pan
  17. 17 Bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes or until done
  18. 18 Cool in the pan and cut into 2-inch squares