almond joy brownies mix in a jar |
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar |
1/2 cup cocoa powder (wipe jar after this layer) |
1 1/4 cups flaked coconut, sprinkled with 1 teaspoon |
almond extract and tossed to blend |
3/4 cup coarsely chopped whole almonds |
1 1/4 cups flour mixed with 1 teaspoon baking powder |
and 1 teaspoon salt |
layer ingredients in order given in a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar. press each layer firmly in place before adding next ingredient. |
attach the following instructions on a gift tag |
almond joy brownies |
makes 2 dozen brownies. |
empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. |
add |
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine (not diet), melted |
4 eggs, slightly beaten |
mix until completely blended. spread batter in a sprayed 9 x 13-inch baking pan. bake at 350 degrees f for 30 minutes. |
cool completely in pan, then cut into 2-inch squares. |