DIY Double Chocolate Brownie Mix in a Jar Easy Homemade Gift & Baking Recipe for Rich Fudgy Brownies

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Easy Homemade Gift + Baking Recipe for Rich Fudgy Brownies

This layered brownie mix in a jar is a thoughtful, homemade gift that looks beautiful and bakes into rich, fudgy double chocolate brownies with minimal effort. Just add a few wet ingredients when you’re ready to bake!

🧂 What You’ll Need (Dry Mix in Jar)

Supplies

  • 1 quart (32 oz) mason jar with lid
  • Small label/tag + ribbon (optional, for gifting)
  • Funnel (optional, makes layering easier)

Dry Ingredients (Jar)

  • 1 cup (120 g) all‑purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup (135 g) packed brown sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (90 g) semi‑sweet chocolate chunks or chips

(Layer these in the jar in the same order for a pretty look!)

🥣 How to Layer the Jar

  1. Flour: Spoon 1 cup into jar.
  2. Cocoa: Add ½ cup and gently level.
  3. Granulated Sugar: Add 1 cup.
  4. Brown Sugar: Pack in ¾ cup.
  5. Salt, Baking Powder & Soda: Sprinkle on top.
  6. Chocolate Chips: Add ½ cup mini chips.
  7. Chocolate Chunks: Add ½ cup chunks.

Seal with the lid and attach the baking instructions card!

📝 Printable Gift Tag Instructions

To Bake Brownies:
(Makes about 9–12 fudgy brownies)

You’ll Need:

  • Dry mix from jar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup (115 g) melted butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Bake:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pour dry mix from jar into bowl.
  3. Add eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
  4. Stir until just combined.
  5. Spread into a greased 8×8″ pan.
  6. Bake 22–26 minutes — edges firm, center still soft.
  7. Cool completely before slicing.

Optional: sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve warm with ice cream!

🍪 Why This Recipe Works

  • Double chocolate: Cocoa + chocolate chips = extra fudgy richness.
  • Brown sugar: Adds chew and deep caramel notes.
  • Simple wet addition: No guessing — just add eggs, butter, and vanilla.
  • Jar gift: Beautiful layered look and easy instructions make it a perfect homemade present.

🎁 Gift Ideas & Tips

  • Tie a ribbon and mini whisk to the jar.
  • Add a gift tag with “Just Add Eggs + Butter + Vanilla!”
  • Attach a mini wooden spoon or decorative label.
  • Package with fresh berries or ice cream for a dessert gift set.

🍰 Substitutions & Variations

  • Gluten‑free: Use GF 1:1 baking flour.
  • Extra fudgy: Add an extra ¼ cup chocolate chips.
  • Nutty: Add a layer of chopped walnuts or pecans.
  • Spicy twist: Add ½ tsp cinnamon or a pinch of cayenne to the dry mix.
  • White chocolate version: Swap half the chocolate chunks for white chocolate chips.

📦 Storage

  • In the jar: Keeps at room temperature 2–3 months.
  • Baked brownies: Store airtight for up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

🙋 Common Questions

Can I gift multiple jars?
Yes — they’re perfect for holidays, birthdays, teachers, neighbors, or hostess gifts.

Can I label them?
Absolutely! Add bake times, ingredient list, and storage tips.

Can this be baked gluten‑free or dairy‑free?
Yes — use gluten‑free flour and dairy‑free chocolate + a dairy‑free butter alternative.

How fudgy are they?
Very — the cocoa + chocolate layers plus brown sugar give fudgy, rich texture.

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