Sand Art Brownies Recipe

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A jar of this attractive layered mix produces a yummy batch of fudgy brownies that are dressed up with chocolate chips and M&M’s. “If you need a quick gift for a neighbor or teacher, this fills the spot—deliciously!” assures Joan Hohwald of Lodi, New York.

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Sand Art Brownies Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 16 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup holiday milk chocolate M&M's
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
3 eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking powder. In a 1-qt. glass container, layer the flour mixture, cocoa, sugar, brown sugar, chocolate chips and M&M's, packing well between each layer. Cover and store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups total).
To prepare brownies: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir in brownie mix. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 26-28 minutes or until center is set (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 256 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 106 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Sand Art Brownies in Quick Cooking November/December 2005, p25