Everyone loves brownies! Why not give it as a gift? This easy M&M Brownie mix in a jar is the perfect “Thank You” gift for anyone in your life and makes a great teacher appreciation gift.
I think its pretty fair to say that I’ve never met anyone who didn’t appreciate a good brownie. They’re delicious, chocolaty, fudgy, and like cake only better! You can put all kinds of goodies in them like, nuts, candies, more chocolate and even swirl with a peanut butter or cream cheese.
In my humble opinion, brownies are quite possibly the perfect dessert! That’s why I decided that making a fun brownie mix in a jar would make the most amazing teacher appreciation gift for my son’s very special, loving teacher.
This brownie mix in a jar is a great gift, as it contains almost everything needed to make a fantastic batch of brownies. I’ve designed a simple, yet colorful gift tag for you to print and use, along with baking instructions to go with the jar. (You can find this free PDF printable below.)
What do I need to make brownie mix in a jar for a gift?
- Quart-sized mason jars, with lids
- 1/2″ ribbon of your favorite color
- Printable Gift Tag, and Instruction Card to accompany the jar
- Flour
- Brown Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
- Unsweetened Cocoa powder
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- chocolate chips
- plain M&M candies
This brownie in a jar mix makes an 8×8 pan of delicious, mouth-watering brownies. A nice balance between cakey and fudgy, it also includes chocolate chips, and a healthy dose of my favorite candy, M&M’s! The M&M’s also add a nice amount of color in the jar.
As you can see, the M&M’s add some great colorful layers, along side the flour, sugars, cocoa and chocolate chips!
Love a great DIY Mason Jar Gift? Check out this cute Mason Jar Pedicure Gift from Homemade Heather.
Pro Tip: When assembling the layers its helpful to use a jar funnel, so your pre-measured ingredients go directly into the jar. You can find jar funnels anywhere canning supplies are sold.
I also designed a simple tag that you can use, not just for Teacher Appreciation gifts, but anytime you want to express your appreciation. Along with the tag, is a recipe card that you can include with the jar to provide the recipient with instructions on preparing the brownies. Here is the FREE printable:
M&M Brownies Label and Direction Tags
Love cookie bars and brownies? Check out some of our other recipes:
- M&M Oatmeal Cookie Bars
- Peanut Butter Brownie Bars
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls
- Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars
- Funfetti Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
- Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookie Bars
- Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars
- Monster Cookie Bars
Here is the easy instructions for assembling this M&M Brownie Mix:
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M&M Brownie Mix in a Jar with Printable Gift Tag
Equipment
- 1 quart Mason Jars The perfect size of mason jar for assembling these brownie mixes.
- Silicone Jar Funnel The perfect tool for adding ingredients to any jar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 ccup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&M candies
For Making the Brownies:
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
To assemble mix in a jar:
- In a 1 qt. glass mason jar with tight fitting lid, layer the flour, brown sugar, salt, sugar, baking powder, cocoa, chocolate chips, and M&M's utilizing a canning jar funnel. Fit lid tightly, and add ribbon and tag if desired. Mix will keep for up to 6 months.
To Bake the Brownies:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, oil and vanilla. Add the entire contents of jar mix and stir until well combined. Spread the batter into a 8×8 pan, sprayed with baking spray. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool before cutting.
Notes
Nutrition
I’ve always wondered how you make brownies in a jar like this. I’m definitely pinning to remember this idea for my son’s teachers at Christmas or end of school year! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Carrie! These make great Christmas gifts, also – cute with red and green Christmas M&M’s. Thanks so much for stopping by! ~Erin
That is such a lovely idea! Thanks for including the free printable too.
If you have a minute to spare I’d be thrilled if you could share your post at my weekly Say G’day Link Party! It has just started and this would be a fabulous addition.
Best wishes for a happy weekend,
Natasha in Oz
Hi Natasha!! Thanks so much for stopping by, and have just finished linking up to Say G’day Saturday. Have a wonderful week. ~Erin
Hi Erin! I’m sure any teacher would really appreciate such a thoughtful and sweet gift – plus it’s colorful and pretty! Thanks so much for sharing at Best of the Weekend and pinning! Hope you have a wonderful week!
This looks delicious! I would love for you share it on my Tasty Tuesday recipe link up here! Everything gets pinned and I would love to have you!
These look beautiful in the jar and I’m sure they taste amazing. The printable is so bright and cheerful, too. I’d be thrilled if you’d link up at this week’s Off the Hook!
Featuring Friday!
This is such a great idea! I love making foodie gifts in a jar!
Yum! Thanks you so much for linking to Whimsy Wednesday! I featured your Teacher Gift in this weeks roundup! You can see the post here…
http://www.ohmy-creative.com/diy-collections/teacher-appreciation-gifts-printables/
Hope to see you again this week!
Susan
What a cute idea!! I have bookmarked and pinned this one. Thank you for sharing
You’re so very welcome!! I hope you get to enjoy soon. ~Erin
It looks so cute! And I bet it tastes amazing!
This is such a fun and yummy gift! I love your colorful photos!!
Saving this to make as a gift for my daughters soccer coach.
What a delicious teacher treat! Thank you for linking up to last weeks Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesday. Don’t forget to link up this week, if you haven’t already!