• 2-1/4 cups white sugar
• 2/3 cup cocoa
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

• Mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

• Layer ingredients in a 1 quart "wide mouth" canning jar. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the flour mixture. Note: Be sure to wipe out the inside of the jar with a dry paper towel after adding the cocoa powder.

• To decorate cut a circular piece of holiday scrap material and place over lid with a rubber band. Tie on a raffia or ribbon bow to cover the rubber band.

INSTRUCTIONS TO ATTACH TO THE JAR: Brownie Mix in a Jar

• Empty jar of brownie mix into a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix.

• Add 3/4 cup butter or margarine melted. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE, add 4 eggs, slightly beaten.

• Mix until completely blended.

• Spread batter into a sprayed 9 x 13 inch baking pan.

• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool completely in a pan. Cut into 2 inch squares.

  Yields about 2 dozen yummy brownies.

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