Gourmet Brownies Jar Mix

• 1 2/3 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Place sugar in bottom of a 1-qt. jar. Layer the remaining ingredients on top of sugar: cocoa, flour mixture, pecans, and chocolate chips.

Attach these baking instructions to the jar:

When ready to prepare brownies, pour contents of jar into a large mixing bowl and blend well. Add 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 3 eggs, slightly beaten. Mix until well blended. Spread batter in a well-greased 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Once cool, cut into 2" squares. Makes 2 dozen delicious brownies.

To be more festive, the top of the jar can be decorated with a piece of fabric or colorful gift wrap tied with a ribbon or gift card.