Sand Castle Brownie Mix in a Jar

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup flaked coconut
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. In a 1 quart glass container, layer the ingredients in order listed, packing well between each layer. Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
2. Yield: 1 batch (4 1/4 cups total).
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Sand Castle Brownies

2 eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a bowl, combine eggs, oil, vanilla extract and contents of jar; mix well. Spread into a greased 8 inch square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Yield: about 2 dozen